The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 36, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 October 1968 — Page 6

THE MAIL JOURNAL —Wed., Oct. 9, 1968

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Leesburg-Oswego News

By Mrs. Pearl Lyons

Town Board InOctober Meeting Board members Dick Klopenstein and Harold Irvine and clerktreasurer Esta Yocum were present at an October meeting of the town beard held Monday evening. Repair of the old truck and discussion on the s purchase of a new truck was discussed and the means of financing to be investigated as no appropriation was made fcr the purchase. Mrs. Mabel Krouse was present and asked for an alley from the school house east to the elevator. Legal aspects of right procedure are to be investigated by Mrs. Krouse and Al Heierman. i Myron Tschupp was present and asked permission to put up a horseshoe pitching court in the alley between his filling station and the Chloe Robison property. The beard thought well of the idea and took the matter under consideration for the future. Ralph Brubaker was present and discussed the area planning commission. Twenty-two thousand dollars have been placed in the county budget for thq expense of the program fcr the coming year. He thought it advisable for the town board to pass an ordinance to bring the town cf Leesburg into the program. Dick Klopenstem voiced his opinion against the area planning commission. Parking on only one side of the street was discussed as a possible solution to the traffic hazard caused by parking on both sides of the street. Cost of a tractor and blade would be SBOO. Annexation of property across state road 15 was discussed. A new ditch is to be dug in order to drain the area south of the town hall at Prairie street. Rev. David Gosser was present and discussed at length the evils of a three way liquor license. Earl Robison thought it advisable for the people in Leesburg to vote yes or no in regard to a three way license. It can not be vote;' on in the town hall, but could be done outside the voting place. Bills were allowed fcr payment and the meeting was adjourned. Burial Rites At Leesburg Cemetery For Mrs. Bessie Bates Burial rites were conducted on Friday afternoon at the Leesburg cemetery for Mrs. Bessie Bates of Fort Wayne, who died Wednesday in the Lutheran hospital. She was the sister of Mrs. Amanda Stackhouse, Mrs. • Iva Etter, Taylor Shively and Robert Shively, all of Leesburg. THREE OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS HONORED The seventh birthday of Eric Randall, the fourteenth birthday of Joan Robinson and the birthday of Mrs. Maxine Robinson were observed Sunday at a dinner at the home of Mrs. Robinson. Others attending were Mr. and Mrs. James Randall, Hunter and Shanna, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Randall, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hartter of Milford. LEESBURG RESIDENT HONORED AT WAWAKA Mr. and Mrs. Conrad White of Ligonier, Mr. and Mrs. James Boss and Vicki of LaGrange, and Mrs. Emma Hollar and Miss Faye

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, • Member of Mizpah Shrine of Fort Wayne and Kosciusko County Shrine. • Leesburg cemetery board member for past four years. • Married with 5 children who are all married, 9 grandchildren. • Employed at *Polk Implement Dealers of Leesburg. — THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT — Paid Political Ad

Hollar of Leesburg were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Boss at Wawaka. The dinner was in honor of the birthday of Miss Hollar. Merchants Meet At Town Hall In a Monday afternoon meeting of the merchants at the town hall there were six members present. It was decided to hold Leesburg Days next year during the last week in July. A discussion was held on a Welcome Wagon idea for the new people who move into the town or vicinity. Future plans were made for Christmas. Additional decorations have been purchased and plaques will be given for the best in home decorations. A nativity scene will be at the town hall with the choir from the United Methodist church furnishing the music. Blind Goods Sale Held At Reading Club Meeting Mrs. Albert Heierman was in charge of the sale of the blind goods at a meeting of the Reading club held Monday night at the home of Mrs. Max Rosbrough. Roll'call was answered by giving health rules. Mrs. Art Smith gave the devotions and the program consisted of a film on the blind shown by Mrs. Rosbrough. Past Matrons Meet With Mrs. Fred Stookey Mrs. Fred Stookey was hostess to members of the past matrons club Tuesday night at her home with Mrs. Betty Frederick as cohostess. Gaines were played and refreshments of pumpkin pie with whipped cream and coffee were served by the hostesses. Three Arts Club Opens Fall Meeting Members cf the Three Arts club opened their fall meetings with a potluck dinner at the home of the president, Mrs. Manis Miller, at Chapman lake. Barbecued chicken was furnished by the committee which consisted of the officers. There was a short business meeting at which time new members were voted on and were to be invited to attend the next meeting. There were eight present. BIRTHDAY DINNER FOR RAYMOND HARTMAN Week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hartman and daughters were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ewing and Steve of Alexandria. On Sunday they had as guests at dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hartman, Kim and Randy, and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McCann' in honor of the birthday of Raymod Hartman. I 9 Women’s Missionary Society Meets At Fuller Home The women’s missionary society of Calvary Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. Marvin Fuller for its October meeting. Mrs. John Teeple, director of the recreation program for the nursing home, told of the needs of volunteers for the program. The remainder of the evening was spent in tearing sheets for bandages. A frozen dessert, crackers, nuts, candy, coffee and tea were served by the hostess to the 14. present,

For County Commissioner • Farmer in Plain Twp. for 30 years. • Candidate for the same • Lions Club member with 25 years perfect attendance. • Member of Leesburg Methodist Church. • Past Master of Masonic Lodge, No. 181. • Past Patron of OES.

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Literary Club Meets At Tippecanoe Lake Home Members of the Literary club held their first fall meeting Monday night at the home of their president, Mrs. Brooks Helm, at Tippecanoe lake. Following the potluck supper roll call was answered by each one paying their dues and telling what they did on vacation. A social evening followed. Mrs. Hosea Rosbrough and Mrs. Bernice Watkins were assisting hostesses. Promoted To Master Sergeant James Hartman has been promoted to the rank of master sergeant, the highest rank which can be held by enlisted men in the Army Veterinary Corps. He is presently serving as non-commis-sioned officer in charge of the First Army Veterinary Unit at Fort Meade, Md. He is the son of Mrs. Maude Hartman. COMMUNITY NEWS Mrs. Cora Gall is staying with Mrs. Myrtle Roberts this week. Miss Doris Tom was called home due to the illness of her father. Mrs. Belle Hollar of Milford was a visitor Tuesday afternoon of Mrs. Emma Hollar and Miss Faye Hollar. Mrs. Ruth Sutton was a Saturday evening caller. William Meek, formerly of Leesburg, but who has been residing at Miller’s Merry Manor, has been admitted to the Goshen hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Robert' Teeple attended a dinner meefing of the Soil Conservation Tuesday evening at a restaurant at Pierceton. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Ostrom and Mr. and Mrs. George Couse of Chicago spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. 'Paul Byrer. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Lamb of South Bend and Mr. and Mrs. Britt Haller of Elkhart were also dinner guests Sunday of the Byrers. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brubaker have returned home from a trip through Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Carlisbad Caverns, El Paso and visited the Hemisfair at San Antonio.

NOTICE! THE ENTIRE FACILITIES OF Pickwick Lounge Syracuse, Indiana WILL BE CLOSED _ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 OUR FACILITIES HAVE BEEN ENGAGED BY Regent Homes Corp. TO ENTERTAIN THEIR DEALERS Open again to the public Tuesday, Oct. 15 Thanks For Your Consideration RED AND EVELYN MARLIN

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blankenship and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Earl and daughter and Mrs. Jean Helman and sons spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blankenship in honor of their 35th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Marie Greisinger has returned to her home after being gone all summer. Lt. Ray Beeslatt who is an instructor at Fort Benjamin Harrison soent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Blue and iyMani Methuslah of India who is a student at Grace college was the gflest speaker at the Oswego Caflvary Baptist church Sunday at both the morning and evening services. Miss Beth Moon and Rodney Teeple of Wheaton were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Teeple and family. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Popenfoose and sons of Fort Wayne spent Saturday with the Walter Hunters and the Dallas Popenfooses. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Deeter had dinner at a Syracuse restaurant Sunday in honor of the birthday of Mrs. Deeter. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Timmons and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Marvel. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vassie Tom and Mary Catherine in Larwill were Mr. and Mrs. Everett Tom and Peggy Jo. Mr. and Mrs. John Eyer of Merriam were Saturday dinner guests, of Mrs. Bernice Watkins. Mrs. Nellie Randall was a supper guest and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Randall spent the evening with Mrs. Watkins. Mrs. Dallas Crooke entertained at two tables of 'bridge Thursday evening. Mrs. Vera Gathrop won first prize and Mrs. Glen Eckley second. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Crozier of Fort Wayne were Saturday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Lyons. Mr. and Mrs. Homer McVicker of Hartford City were Saturday supper guests of the Harold Irvines. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Immel and family spent the week end with Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth Knootz and children at Mundy’s Corners, Pa. They also visited Mrs. Norman Hunsberger at the Cleveland Clinic and vffth the Keith Immels and the Ernest Beerys at Seville and Sterling, Ohio. Seamen apprentice Richard Cretcher is spending his leave with his mother, Mrs. Doris Cretcher. He returns to duty for further instruction October 17.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Zimmerman of Milwaukee, Wis., will spend this week end with his mother, Mrs. Helen Zimmerman. District Deputy Visits Milford OES Chapter Kosciusko chapter number 160, Order of the Eastern Star, Milford, held its regular stated meeting Wednesday, Oct. 2, in the Masonic Temple with Mrs. Stanley Scott, worthy matron, and Joe 0. Estep, worthy patron, presiding in the east. Reports on several projects which have been in process were given. Mrs. Carl (“Chris”) Ryan, district deputy of district number 20 was the special guest of the evening, giving instructions from the worthy grand matron, Mrs. Ray (Christine) Oberly, to the officers. There will be initiation tonight (Wednesday) at 7:30 and Friday, Oct. 18, visiting matrons and patrons night will be observed. All members are urged to attend. At the close of the meeting refreshments were served in the dining room by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Brooks and Mrs. Frank Scott. Barbee Lake Woman Falls At American Legion The Syracuse emergency unit was called to the American Legion hall Saturday night when Mrs. Mae Kuhn of Barbee Lake fell down the stairway and injured herself. She was taken to the office of a local physician then to the Parkview hospital at Fort Wayne by ambulance. “If a nation expects to be both ignorant and free it expects what never was and never will be.” — Thomas Jefferson.

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4-H Achievement Night At Syracuse The Syracuse 4-H clubs held their' achievement night Friday, Sept. 23, at 6:30 p.m. A pot luck supper was enjoyed. The meeting was called to order by John Busch. The pledge to the flags were led by Bill Stuckman and Susan Wilson. Willis Alt passed out pins to the members. Mr.. Hoopingarner presented the Lions club awards. Rebecca Busch wen the girls’ camp award and Christi Myers was the alternate. Kevin Coy won the boy’s camp award and Steven Hoopingarner was the alternate. Elaine Hoopingarner received the girls’ achievement award and Nathan Busch received the boys’ achievement award. Steve Whittenberger of the Beaver Dam 4-H club showed his slides and gave a talk on his trip to Peru with the 4-H Caravan this past summer. There were 66 members who received pins for completing projects during the year. JOE ETTINGER ANNOUNCES SALES Joe Ettinger, chairman of the Kosciusko county U. S. savings bonds committee has received a report revealing that the county’s savings bonds sales for August were $61,833 compared with $106,390 for the corresponding period of last year. The state’s sales for August were $11,500,851 and $12,126,178 for a like period of 1967 —a loss of 5.2 per cent. On June 1, 1963, interest rj.ces on E and H bonds were raised on the legal limit of 4.25 per cent, when held to maturity, while the interest on freedom shares (savings notes) were hiked to a full five per cent, when held to maturity. Freedom shares were also made available for over-the-counter purchase in combination with E bonds of the same or larger denomination.

Auditor Sends Checks To School Corporations

County auditor Lawrence Butts has sent the following intangible distribution checks to the school corporations of Kosciusko county: Tri - Township — $2,458.89 Milford WSCS Visits Warren Home The Milford United Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service women visited Miss Libby Lippincott at the Warren United Methodist Home in Warren Thursday, Oct. 1. A potluck dinner was enjoyed and the remainder of the day was spent visiting throughout the home. There were 12 women who. made the trip to the home. They were Mrs. Don Cecil, Mrs. Vern Stockberger, Mrs. Don Deter, Mrs. Asa Tucker, Mrs. Jim Longfellow, Mrs. Max Ruch and son Darrell, Mrs. Richard Sumner, Mrs. Charles Schell, Mrs. Royce Fuller, Mrs. C. D. Barnes, Mrs. Robert Brown and Miss Trella Caris. LEGALS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Kosciusko County, Indiana, will from this date until November 4. 1968 at 2:00 p.m . E.S.T., receive sealed bids on the following: To replace Bridge No. 108 on County Road No. 200 So. over Trimble Creek, in Harrison Twp. (1) Back-Hoe Loader Combination, with a 4 Wheel Tilt Top Trailer. Bidder to accept as trade-in (1) Case Model G. 320 W Back-Hoe Loader Combination with 2 wheel trailer. Plans and Specifications for Bridge and Equipment on file at the County Highway Dept, at 601 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, Ind. Delivery of Equipment to be F. 0.8. Warsaw, Indiana, within 30 days of date of contract. Bids’ must be on file in the County Auditor’s Office in Warsaw, Indiana by 2:00 p.m., E.S.T., on November 1, 1968, and must show on bid the' necessary affidavit of non-collusion. as required by law. All bids must be accompanied by a surety bond or certified check equal to 10% of maximum bid. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated October 1, 1968. Lawrence Butts Kosciusko County Auditor

Tippecanoe Valley — $14,991.22 Whitko — $3,464.34 Wa-Nee — $4,056.70 Warsaw — $52,401.09 Lakeland — $37,589.41 BEN FRANKLIN “. . .that if all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be very little printed.” — Benjamin Franklin, from The Pennsylvania Gazette, June 10, 1731. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION, 1. Date of filing Oct. 2, 1968. 2. Title of publication: The MailJournal. 3. Frequency of issue: Weekly (Wednesday). 4. Location of known office of publication: 103 East Main Street, Kosciusko County. Syracuse, Indiana 46567. 5. Location of the headquarters or general business offices of publishers: 107 South Main Street, Kosciusko County, Milford, Indiana 46542. 6. Names and addresses of publisher, editor, and managing editor: Publisher: Archibald E. Baumgartner, 201 James Street, Milford, Indiana 46542. Editor: Mrs. Durward (Jerl) Seely, P.O. Box 481. Milford. Indiana 46542. Managing Editor: Ronald L. Baumgartner, P.O. Box 177, Milford. Indiana 46542. 7. Owner: Archibald E. Baumgartner. 201 James Street, Milford, Indiana 46542. 8. Known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or holding 1 percents or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities: None. 10. Extent and nature of circulation Actual Average number No. copies of copies each of single issue issue during published preceding nearest o to 12 months filing date A. Total No. Copies Printed (Net Press Run) 3209 3225 B. Paid circulation 1. Sales Through Dealers and Carriers. Street Vendors and Counter Sales 1006 1187 2. Mail Subscriptions 1798 1756 C. Total Paid Circulation 28'04 2943 D. Free Distribution (including samples) By Mail. Carrier or Other Means 117 80 E. Total distribution (Sum of C and D) 2921 3023 F. Office Use, Left-Over, Unaccounted, Spoiled after printing 288 ,202 G. Total (Sum of E & / F—should equal net press run shown in A) - 3209 3225 I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and complete. DELLA BAUMGARTNER Business Manager