The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 5, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 March 1968 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., Mar. 13, 1968

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The Lakeland Classroom Teachers’ Association, under the leadership of chairman Michael Neff, a Syracuse teacher, is playing an active role in helping secure 1,000,000 signatures on petitions to be presented to Governor Roger D. Branigin, requesting the Governor to call a special session of the General Assembly to seek ways of alleviating financially distressed school corporations throughout the state of Indiana. According to information offered by the Indiana State Teachers’ Association and Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Richard Wells, there are about 86 such corporations now in trouble. There is no financial trouble afoot in the Lakeland school corporation, but with continually rising school and education costs, there could be in a year or so. One such school corporation in financial trouble is the Whitko corporation, made up of three townships in Kosciusko county and two townships in Whitley county. Their budget published in August of 1967 asked for a levy of $6.59 for school purposes, and yet the state legal limit is $4.95 per SIOO of taxable valuation. The county and state tax adjustment boards, when they reviewed the proposed Whitko school budget, quickly reduced it to the legal limit of $4.95. How that school corporation plans to pay its bills for the current year appears to be a mystery. And so the pressure mounts on Governor Branigin to increase taxes for school purposes or to seek some sort of re-dis-tribution of tax funds already available. At a meeting of the Lakeland Classroom Teachers’ Association, at the Syracuse school last Tuesday, March 5, after school, the group voted to support the effort by the ISTA and superintendent Wells and make a drive for signatures. A petition went to each of the 100-odd Lakeland teachers with a request that they garner as many signatures as possible. This push is not likely to receive any widespread publicity in the corporation since many taxpayers feel local teachers have no business entering into a move that has no direct local implication and thus might prove to be unpopular here. * ♦ ♦ New Syracuse Chamber of Commerce head Bill Brammer has told prospective members of the group that he favors giving away a new automobile in Syracuse around Christmas time in a community-wide promotion that could begin soon and last the remainder of the year. Along this same line, Chamber member Bill Beemer has made known his desire to explore the possibility of purchasing land somewhere in the vortex of the three-community school corporation to be developed as an industrial park. He said he visited such a park in the Peoria, 111., area recently and he found it highly satisfactory and profitable. ♦ * ♦ Look for Civic Night in Syracuse to be a real hit. And remember the date: Friday, March 29, at the Syracuse gym. Already the sponsoring Syracuse Business and Professional Women’s club has nearly S2OO on hand from groups who do not plan to enter an act in the entirely local talent production, but who want to show their good faith and support of the event. In all, there will be nearly 150 people taking part in the show on the stage. There’s a distinct possibility the show might have to be held over a second night. • * * Butch and Pee Wee Niles are entirely satisfied with the public response to their new automatic car wash in Wawasee Village. In one day last week they ran through 67 cars in an 8-hour day. * ♦ * The Turkey Creek Conservation club now has 313 members, according to Karl,Franks, who with John Dennis was a cofounder of the defunct organization. Before the re-organization last September, the greatest number of members the group ever had was 98. They meet the

first Monday of each month. * * * Lynne Fellows, comely wife of deputy sheriff Roger Fellows, drives from her new Crystal Lake home three days a week to work behind the prescription counter of Thornburg drug store in Syracuse. She is a Purdue graduate from the school of pharmacy, one of the few women to hold such a degree. * ♦ ♦ The “new look” at Doug Pilcher’s Shoe Store is Mrs. Phil (Marge) Leach of North Webster. She got her new job through Doug’s call for help via The M-J classified column. Phil was former manager of the Village Hardware while Marge ran the restaurant on the south edge of North Webster. * * * Conservation officer Earl Money tells friends the public is invited to the showing of a new film on the coho salmon, to be shown at the Monday, April 1, meeting of the Turkey Creek Conservation club. Time: 7:30 p.m. The film is receiving considerable publicity from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Game Division. * * * The question of who will be the new Wawasee high school coach is heating up as more candidates apply for the job. This group includes Tqm Sittler, now in his seventh year as coach at Pierceton; Glen Petty, now completing his third year at Mentone; and Charlie Bede, long time coach and school man, now with the West Noble school system; and Mike Kurtz, now completing his first year at North Webster high. Elkhart County Junior Leaders Hold Meeting The March 7 meeting of the Elkhart county -4-H junior leader club was called to order by Jane Hibschman, Syracuse, vice-presi-dent, with 120 present at the County Extension Office. The program consisted of classes taught by the delegates to the district 4-H junior leader conference in February. Visual aids were taught by Ron IWeybright and Diane Frey. Richard Helsel was chairman of the group teaching community service. Working with younger members was taught by Evelyn Garber and Susan McDonald 1 , co-chairmen. Sandford Christophel was chairman of the achievement record book teaching team. An International Farm Youth Exchange donation of S2O was voted. Marilyn Otto told a sad story about Little Herman. Health and safety report was given by Kathy Yoder. Pledges were led by Susan and Carolyn Otto. Ruth Troyer led devotions. Recreation consisted of games led by Pam Burkholder, Tom Cook, Steve Neff, Janice Black, and 1 Jan McDonald. Ladies Fellowship Host To WSMA The Ladies Fellowship class of the Syracuse Church of the Brethren met Tuesday evening in the church. Guests were members of the Women’s Missionary Service Auxiliary of the Wawasee Lakeside Chapel. The meeting opened with group singing led by Mrs. Joe Baumgartner, who also led in prayer. The class president, Mrs. Fred Hapner, held a short business meeting and introduced Mrs. George Myers of the WSMA group who told of the group’s yearly and monthly activities. Mrs. Everett Darr then told of the fellowship’s activities. Mrs. Harlan Steffen of the WSMA gave the devotions. A skit entitled “To See Myself” was presented by the Syracuse ladies. The cast was as follows: The voice of the Lord, Leonard Barnhart; reader, Mrs. Joe Baumgartner; feenag er, Mrs. Fred Hapner; mother of five children, Mrs. John Miller; minister’s wife, Mrs. Wilbur Ellis; elderly woman, Mrs. James Losee; woman with few talents, Miss Goldie Newcomer; and teacher, Mrs. James Kaufman. Mns. William Kern was in charge of the Green Thumb exchange. Refreshments were served to the 27 women and four children present by Mrs. Leonard Cripe and Mrs. Kaufman, the hostesses. District Purdue Ag. Alumni Meeting Set The annual district Purdue agricultural alumni round-up will be held March 21 at Cutter’s Chalet, Fort Wayne at 6:30 p.m. Kosciusko County alumni members may acquire tickets from Carl Diehl or Don Frantz, county agent, before March 18.

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Thursday, March 7 11:40 p.m. (MPD) — Jack Wolferman came to station and reported someone broke the left front window out of his station Wagon. Friday, March 8 10:50 a.m. (MPD) — Jim Sumpter, Syracuse Enterprise superintendent, reported a break-in. 12:25 p.m. (MPD) — Dan Gansert reported he lost his billfold containing $6 in bills Thursday evening on Main street. 8:40 p.m. (MPD) — Arrested Alvin Voltz, r 3 Syracuse, for disregarding a Stop sign. Taken before JP Doty and fined $19.25. Saturday, March 9 1:25 a.m. (MPD) — Found lights on at First Brethren church. Turned off. Monday, March 11 11:30 a.m. (MPD) — Russell Homan, box 53, reported a subject that lived on county road 250 east had been paid to paint two signs but had moved and not returned the signs. Checked and found signs. Mr. Homan picked up same. Tuesday, March 12 10:02 a.m. (MPD) — Advised Warsaw to notify state highway department that state road 15 is becoming snow covered and hazardess. Arrest Made' After Accident Saturday Earl Mock of Goshen was arrested by Syracuse police officers Saturday after a car he was driving and one driven by Linda Watkins of r 1 Etna Green collided in the 1000 block of south Huntington street at 11:25 p.m. Mock was charged with driving left of the center line. He was traveling south on Huntington in a 1962 Pontiac convertible and attempted to cut across the street to the laundromat when his car was struck by the northbound Watkins car. Police chief Dan Ganger estimated damages of S3OO to $375 to the right rear wheel of Mock’s vehicle. An additional $650 damage was estimated to the right front bumper and light of the Watkins car. CELEBRATES 80TH BIRTHDAY The children of Mrs. Nellie Jones, North Webster, gathered in her home March 9 to help her celebrate her 80th birthday anniversary. Present were Mrs. Roy Caywoed of Syracuse, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones and son, Mark of Mishawaka, and 1 Mr. and Mrs. Oris Jones of Kalamazoo, Mich. Syracuse Lenten Services Announced The Syracuse Ministerial Association announces the following Lenten services in the Syracuse churches: Sunday, March 17, at 7:30 p.m., in Calvary EUB church—the Gospel Tones will present the program. Sunday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m., in the Methodist church fellowship hall—the Fort Wayne Drama college will present “He Came Seeing”. Sunday, March 31, 7:30 p.m., in the Church of the Brethren—Waldo Yeager of Toledo, Ohio, former chairman of the Christian Businessmen’s Association, will present the program. Palm Sunday evening, 7:30 p. m., the film, “The Parable”, will be shown in Grace Lutheran church. Good Friday services—l to 3p. m., in the Lutheran church. This community Lenten service will be “Faces About the Cross” and the community is invited. Easter Sunrise service will be held in the Calvary EUB church. Time will be announced later. Practice for the Sunrise service will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 17, in the EUB church. In an accident where both cars have State Farm collision stati r**M coverage. State Farm pays for damages to 4=Sz2s&. both cars. And you WW’ save the deductible insuianci (usually SSO or$100). Call me: Glenn R. Morehead 2220 E. Winona Ave. Warsaw, Indiana 40580 Office Phone: 269-1315 Residence Phone: 267-2041 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Home Office: Bloomington, Illinois

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By Mrs. Pearl Lyons Phone 453-3921

TOWN BOARD IN MARCH MEETING The town board met Tuesday night for their March meeting in the town hall. Board members, Frank Radar, Dick Klopenstein and Harld Irvine and town clerk, Esta Yocum were in attendance. Town marshall, Hugh McCann and E. W. West were also present. Mr. WcSt will advice of any changes and will check the insurance policys. The town hall is to be appraised and may be subject to a reduction in coverage. No action was taken on the county planning commission until more information can be obtained. An approach from road 15 to the gravel pit is to be repaired. A street sweeping machine is to be viewed by all members of the board before any action is taken. The purchase of a tractor and blade for snow removel was discussed but no action will be* taken until the budget for the year is made out. Leesburg WMC Meets At Winona Lake Home Mrs. Howard Immel served as leader of the Leesburg WMC meeting at the home of Mrs. Marlin Rose of Winona Lake Monday evening. Mrs. Rose gave the missionary challenge and Mrs. Donald Hinks the bible study. Mrs. David Welborn, president, presided at the business meeting. The spring festival at Winona Lake and plans for the Mother-Daughter banquet were discussed. The hostess served refreshments to the 14 members present. Women’s Fellowship In March Meeting Mrs. Charles Hunter was hostess to members of the Women’s Fellowship of the Oswego Calvary Baptist church at her home last Tuesday evening. There were

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nine present. Mrs. John Teeple gave devotions using the subject, “What is Sin.” Mrs. Walter Hunter, in presenting the lesson, told of the results of the massacre of the five missionaries in Ecuador. The remainder cf the evening was spent in cutting quilt blocks for the Navajo Indians. Refreshments were served by the hostess. KRAIG ALLEN HONORED ON FOURTH BIRTHDAY Mrs. Robert Allen entertained at a luncheon Friday in honor of the fourth birthday of her son, Kraig. Guest’s were Mrs. James Hearn, David and Michael, Mrs. Robert T. Shively and Kelly, Mrs. Pat Murphy and Miss Susan Shively. On Sunday evening for lunch in honor of Kraig Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen entertained Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hartman, Mrs. Mauide Hartman, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Allen, Bruce Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Allen, Steve, Max and Beth and Kip, Kay and Ken Allen. Shows Slides On Viet Nam Rev. Clyde Landrum showed slides and gave a report on Viet Nam at the Sunday evening service at the Brthren church. He visited the chaplains of the Brethren churches who are serving in Viet Nam and talked with General Westmoreland. He told of the work being done there and how it was impossible to tell who was your friend and who was your enemy. Entertains Bridge Club Friday Mrs. Tom Buskirk, Sr., entertained her bridge club Friday night at her home. Mrs. Carl Richey won first prize and Mrs. Max Rosbrough second. Refreshments in keeping with Saint Patrick’s Day were served.

ENTERTAINS AT SURPRISE SLUMBER PARTY Mrs. Pat Murphy assisted by Mrs. Robert Allen entertained at a surprise slumber' party Friday night in honor of the 12th birthday of Mrs. Murphy’s daughter, Rcxann Burke. The guests attended the ball game and were supper guests. Ones attending were Kim Sullivan, Lorna Webster, Denise Bell, Cheryl Meek, Ladora Yant, Debbie Smoker, Kay Allen, Marsha Burke and Dianne Anglin who spent the night with Cheryl Burke. PT A And Art Exhibit Held Wednesday Night A meeting of the PTA was held Wednesday night in the gym with Everett Rookstool in charge of the business meeting. Plans were made for the annual fish fry to be held March 30 at the gym with Robert Shroyer serving as chairman. Committees were appointed. The nominating committee composed of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Tusing, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Art Frederickson and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Rookstool will present a slate of officers to be voted on at the next meeting. Mrs. David Gosser was in charge of the program which consisted of a Spelling bee and two songs by the pupils. The science fair exhibits were also on display. PAST MATRONS MEET AT VANATOR HOME The past matrons of chapter 287, Order of the Eastern Star, met Tuesday night with Mrs. Lavere Vanator with Mrs. Dean Ferverda as assistant hostess. Plans were made for serving of a salad bar March 30 at a public installation of the Eastern Star officers. Games were played with prizes being awarded to Mrs. Carl Ryan, and Mrs. Morris Huffman. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. COMMUNITY NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Jack Beebe of Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Coyle and Miss Gerri Miner of Warsaw, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dye, Susie and Nancy and Mrs. Barnice Watkins were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beebe of Pierceton. Mrs. Bernice Watkins is staying at the Herman Buckingham home while they are in Florida.

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