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DEMOCRATIC GUNS — Appearing at the Democratic fund-raising meeting at the fairgrounds Shrine building last Thursday night was this group of Democratic personages. From left'dre Stanley Nice, candidate for county commissioner from the middle district; Herschel Albert candidate for county commissioner from the northern district; former Indiana Governor Matthew Welsh; Adlal Stevenson, 111, Illinois state treasurer; John Brademas, third district congressman seeking re-election; and Gary Nordman, candidate for the state legislature.
Fire Big Guns In 3rd Congressional Race
Halleck Endorses Erwin At Westminster Rep. Charles A. Halleck gave his unqualified endorsement to Will Erwin for the United States House of Representatives from the third district at a dinner meeting of the Republican party Thursday night. Between 350 and 400 persons heard the veteran congressman speak the following words in a strong clear voice: “Any report, rumor or implication that I support anyone else for the seat is completely unfounded.’’ Halleck, the man who has served longer- in the federal legislature than any Hoosier in history, was the guest speaker at Westminster Hotel at Winona Lake. His speech concluded the festivities of the Will Erwin day ceremonies in Kosciusko county. The Will Erwin caravan wound through the entire county Thursday, with stops in 15 towns. One of these stops was in Pierceton at 9:45 a.m. with a large number of persons lining the streets, considering the early hour on a regular working day. The Kosciusko county Republican band played several numbers before the dinner. The same band had toured the county with the caravan the entire day. One of the band members is Maurice Dorsey, who is running for commissioner of the northern district He had to take much good natured ribbing at being on “the band wagon”. _/Giles Hoffer, chairman of the Kosciusko County Republican Central committee, introduced Rep. Halleck and Will Erwin as well as third district Rober DuComb, Republican chairman, of South Bend. Rep. Halleck said: “Will Erwin is a well-rounded solid citizen who is already a great credit to Hoosiers and given the chance will make a great contribution to his nation in the Congress.” GUESTS OF BARNESES Mr. and Mrs. James Barnesf Brent and Kevin, Miss Sandy Armstrong and Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Barnes and Monica, all of Pontiac, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Garland Frazier, Kent and Karen of Cataract Lake, and Capt. and Mrs. Thomas Andrews and Kirk of Grissom air force base spent the week end with their parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Barnes of Milford. Capt. Andrews will leave October 30 for Viet Nam.
Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE - WAWASEE JOURNAL (Est. 1907)
Democrats Hear Stevenson Plug For Brademas Kosciusko county Democrats — 200 strong—turned out at $5 a plate at the Shrine building at the county fairgrounds last Thursday night to swell the party’s coffers and give a shot in the arm to the fortunes of Third District congressman John Brademas in his bid for re-election. Besides Adlai Stevenson 111, state treasurer of the state of Illinois, and Brademas himself, the podium was graced by former Hoosier Governor Matthew Welsh. Endorse Brademas While endorsing Brademas appeared the main purpose of the meeting, sharp criticism was leveled at the entire GOP ticket and third party nominee George Corley Wallace. Brademas and Stevenson flew into the Warsaw airport, spoke at the Shrine building rally, then returned to Elkhart county for another fund-raising appearance. John Brademas called this election “one of the most crucial he has participated in, asked for the return of Birch Bayh to the U. S. Senate and urged his listeners to put Robert Rock in the state house. Brademas hit Richard Nixon hard, stating he has not won an election in 18 years and reminded his listeners of the television commercial featuring the slow heart beat and the words “just a heart beat away—Spiro Agnew.” He said Hubert Humphrey helped father Medicare and improved education bills, and said he feels the country is in far safer hands with the present vice president. Nixon Authority Adlai Stevenson said his family was “an authority on Nixon, having had some uncomfortable experiences with him.” He spoke highly of candidate Brademas, stating his family got to know his unique capabilities when Brademas worked for Stevenson’s father in the Presidential campaign of 1956. He also lashed out at Senator Strom Thurmond (D, S. C.) for a deal with Nixon to appease the southern block of candidates at the GOP convention. He also praised Brademas as one of the foremost authorities in congress in education, stating his 10-year seniority would even allow for greater accomplishments by the young congressman. Main Address The main address came from Gov. Welsh in which he lashed
out at Nixon, Strom Thurmond and most severely George Wallace. He displayed a blow-up of a photo of the Montgomery, Ala., statehouse in which the Alabama state flag flew above the dome, and under it was the confederate flag. The flag of the United States was flown from ground level. He took Wallace to task for his “stand in the school house door” to his other defiance of feedral law. He said Wallace was resurrecting the old problems over which the Civil War was fought. Gov. Welsh said Nixon panicked at Miami Beach and chose Spiro Agnew as his running mate in a deal with Strom Thurmond, failing to consult Nelson Rockefeller, Ronald Reagan and George Romney. ' He said Nixon and Wallace were following policies that are “dangerously alike.” Truck Total Loss In Friday Wreck A 1959 Ford pick-up was totally wrecked at 11:05 p.m. Friday by Bruce Hunsberger, 16, about five miles southeast of Milford. Investigating officers Jon Hershberger and Duke Gaskill said Hunsberger lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a utility pole on the driver’s side. Riding with Hunsberger was Donal Rumfelt. Neither party was injured. Officers did not ticket Hunsberger, stating he simply lost control of his vehicle on a gravelroad. Senior Ladies Get Together Mrs. Sadie Baumbaugh, Mrs. Kathryn Davidson, Mrs. Myrtle Herman, and Mrs. Kathryn Young recently got together at a luncheon then attended a public sale at Topeka. Mrs. Baumbaugh returned to her winter home in Fort Wayne Sunday. Mrs. Davidson will spend the winter at her daughter’s home in Indianapolis. Mrs. Herman and Mrs. Young are permanent residents of Lake Wawasee. SON HONORS MOTHER Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Beer and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beer of r 1 Milford were dinner guests of the Andrew Beers’ son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beer, at their restaurant in Bremen, recently. A beautiful cake highlighted the dinner in honor of the birthday of Mrs. Andrew Beer.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1968
District WRC Convention At Syracuse The annual district convention of the Women’s Relief Corps, auxiliary of the GAR, was held October 22 in the American Legion hall at Syracuse. The John C. Adams number 278 corps of Syracuse was host Following a noon dinner, served by the Syracuse American Legion Auxiliary, Mrs. John Craw, district president, conducted the meeting. The following officers were elected for the coming year: President — Mrs. Martha Tully, Ligonier Senior vice — Florence ShiVeiy Junior vice — Doris Stouder, Nappanee Chaplain — Dollie Hallie Treasurer — Mrs. Frank Bates, Syracuse Conductress — Helen Hostetler Guard — Mrs. Richard Heyde, Syracuse Inspector — Eva Dewey Assistant inspector — Lucile Balsey Delegate at large, national convention — Mrs. Craw Alternate — Marie Garrett Alternate inspector — Martha Tully Approximately 70 members were present from Syracuse, Bremen, Ligonier, Nappanee, Union Mills, South Bend and Fort Wayne. Included were Mrs. Myrtle Groves, past national officer; four district officers and six past department officers. Mrs. Ella Unrue, Syracuse, won the beautiful fall flower table centerpiece given as the door prize. The 1969 district convention will be held in Ligonier. Spend Evening With Family Mr. and Mrs. Dale Mock of Milford spent Sunday evening with their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Monteith and daughters of Fort Wayne.
Blood Bloodmobiles Here
BloH mobile units of the Fort Wayne American Red Cross regional blood center will pay a dual visit to Kosciusko county on Friday, Nov. 1, it was announced today by Dwight Bechtol, chairman of the Kosciusko county ARC chapter. One unit will be stationed at Milford and the other at Syracuse. At Milford donors will be received at the fire station from 12 o’clock noon until 6 p.m. At Syracuse the unit will be stationed at the old junior high gymnasium from 1 to 5 p.m. Township Red Cross representatives, Mrs. Herbert Baumgartner of Van Buren and Charles F. Kroh of Turkey Creek, are in charge of arrangements for the visit. Assisting with the recruitment of donors are: Mrs. Robert Rumfelt of Jefferson township, Mrs. Hobart Stackhouse of Scott, Aaron Hinesley of Tippecanoe and Mrs. Herschel Albert of Plain. Residents of the area covered by the Fort Wavns blood center are not charged for blood and its best known derivatives if they
Vehicle Inspection Program Goes Into Effect January 1
The vehicle inspection program goes into effect in Indiana on January 1 with steering, suspension, alignment, brakes, tires and wheels, lighting equipment, horn, mirrors, windshield wipers, muffler and- exhaust system and safety glass listed as the items that will be required to be inspected. All autos, buses, trucks, truck tractors, trailers, motorcycles, foreign made vehicles and antique motor vehicles must be inspected. A small fee will be charged the state licensed automotive establishments who qualify as inspection stations. Mechanics are required to have at least one year’s experience and will also be licensed. There is no limit as to the number of sta-
Break-In At Milford School Last Night Person or persons unknown broke into the Milford elementary school last evening and after ransacking teachers’ desks made off with $10.40, with all except one dollar of the amount being in silver. The break-in was reported to the Milford police at 8:20 a.m. Investigating officer Don Drake stated the person or persons entered the building by climbing on the roof and going through a trap door to the boiler room. They left by a boiler room door which was found open at 6:30 a. m. by janitor Wilbur Baumgartner. Principal Gorman Miller reported the break-in to police. A $2 check was found on the floor of the boiler room. Also taken in the robbery was a deposit bag from the First National Bank with the name Bender written on the other side. Drake said the thief or thieves overlooked about the same amount of money they took. An investigation was conducted this morning by chief Drake through the neighborhood. One woman reported she had noticed a light in the west end of the building at 7 p.m. which was still on when she went to bed. She stated she had thought of calling the police but thought someone might have forgotten to turn the light off. The investigation continues. BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR ?;RIAN FELKNER, MILFORD Brian Felkner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Felkner of Milford, was honored at a party on his fourth birthday Tuesday, Oct. 22. Cake and ice cream were served to his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Felkner of Milford, six friends, and his brothers, Mike and Todd, and his sister, Dawn.
are patients in local hospitals or those cooperating in the Fort Wayne regional blood center program. it was stated by Mr. Bechtol. Tins? are given to the recipients. However, laboratory, administration and Red Cross processing charges are billed to the patient by each hospital according to the needs in each case. If a Kosciusko county resident is a natient in a hospital outside the Fort Wayne blood center region an application, which is accented bv most hosnitals in the United States and Canada, must be secured from the Kosciusko county Red Cross chapter of township representative. The application states that the Fort Wayne Regional Blood Program will replace one unit of blood for each unit of blood actually used. All the information needed is the name and legal address of the patient, the date of the transfusion, the amount given and the name of the hospital. Sometimes a hospital outside the Fort Wayne blood center region requires replacement in addition to actual usage. In such
tions that will be licensed. The program will be supervised by the state police department with all law officers at the county and city level enforcing it. In answer to the question “What protection does the motorist have against unethical insoection stations?” Willard L. Walls, administrator of the vehicle insoection department, has given the following answer: ‘ First, all stations will be examined to be sure they are reputable, reliable and properly equipped. Second, they will be licensed to insure performance. Third, periodic inspections will be made by members of the Indiana state police. Fourth, the public has much control over this be-
Lakeland Lions Auction Set For Saturday Noon
Members of the Milford, North Webster and Syracuse Lions clubs are currently preparing for a benefit auction to be held on Saturday beginning at 12 noon. The auction will be held on the grounds of Wawasee high school with profits going to the Wawasee Boosters, Inc. All donations to the Boosters are tax deductable. A large tent has been erected
SAMPLE BALLOT FOR ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES OF THE LAKELAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION (Kosciusko County) X * INSTRUCTIONS (|) Two (2) board members are to be elected. (2) You may vote for any two (2) candidates listed on the ballot. DISTRICT NO. 1 (Tippecanoe Township) - (Kosciusko County) JERRY L. HELVEY DISTRICT NO. 3 (East Jefferson Township and Van Buren Township)* (Kosciusko County) KENNETH HANEY CHARLES H. PURDUM, JR. (EDITOR’S NOTE; Voters are to vote for ANY TWO candidates listed on the above ballot.)
cases arrangements must be made by the patient with that hospital. A quota of 125 pints has been set for the blood mobile visit on Friday. Donors in good health will be accepted until their 61st birthday. Females should weigh 110 pounds and males 130 pounds. Single minors ages 18 to 21 must have written consent of their parents or legal guardian. Use American Red Cross form 5255. No other form is acceptable. Donation postponements are necessary for donors taking medications or exposed to infectious diseases. Diseases disqualifying individuals permanently from donating blood include diabetics on medication, infectious hepatitis, malaria, chronic kidney ailments and cancer. Donations from people in good health are urgently needed. SUNDAY CALLER Mrs. Dale Bennett of Pierceton was a caller in the Herbert Felkner home, Milford, on Sunday.
cause repairs can be made anywhere the motorist wishes. Fifth, complaints will be thoroughly investigated and licenses of stations who do not operate according to the rules and regulations of the department will be revoked and the owners will be subject to prosecution.” If a car fails to pass inspection the owner has 15 days to repair the vehicle. He may have this done anywhere he wishes. If the repairs are made and taken to the same inspection station within 15 days there will be no additional inspection charge. Presently there are 31 states with vehicle inspection programs with seven other states, including Indiana, starting their pro-
on the grounds and items, which are badly needed, may be taken to the grounds at any time. Lions will be on hand to receive them and a night watchman will be on duty to assure their protection until the day of the sale. Paul Rush, a member of the Syracuse club and a North Webster teacher, is general chairman. Phil Fidler, president of
Friday Afternoon
New Train Schedules In Effect New schedules for the fourBaltimore and Ohio railroad passenger trains serving Syracuse became effective Sunday. According to D. W. Casey, B & O agent at Syracuse, westbound trains serving the area now are train No. 5, the Capitol Liifiited, Washington - Chicago, leaving Syracuse at 7:26 a.m. local time and train No. 7, the Diplomat, leaving Syracuse at 2:37 p.m. No. 5 arrives in Chicago at 9:20 a.m. and No. 7 at 4:30 p.m. Eastbound service is provided by Chicago - Pittsburgh train No. 10, the Gateway, leaving Chicago at 9:15 a.m. (Chicago time) and Syracuse at 12:39 p.m. (local time), and train No. 6, the Capitol Limited, Chicago - Washington, leaving Chicago at 3:40 p.m. (Chicago time) and serving Syracuse at 6:59 p.m. local time.
grams in the near future. Reliable evidence indicates that unsafe conditions are a contributory cause for a greater percentace of accidents than usually believed. States with effective vehicle inspection have reduced the number of accidents in which unsafe vehicle condition is a contributing factor, even when the total number of accidents has increased. Any motorists voluntarily may present his vehicle for inspection at an official inspection station in January and February 1969. This can be done to avoid the last minute rush. The inspection will be based on the last number of 1969 license plates for the remainder of the allowed time.
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the North Webster club, will join other auctioneers on the block for the day’s activities. Bob Wolferman is president of the Milford club and Gene Hall is president of the Syracuse club. This is the first joint effort for the three Lions clubs. The Lettermen of Wawasee high school will serve refreshments during the sale.
MILFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SERMON LISTED The sermon on Sunday at the Milford United Methodist church will be “All Saints” according to Rev. Richard Sumner, pastor of the church. Halloween Parade Tomorrow At Milford The annual Halloween parade for the younger set will be held in the Milford junior high school gym at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday). The activities, as in the past, are being sponsored by the Lions, American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place contestants in each catagory with a grand prize being awarded at the close of the events. Each contestant will receive a treat.
If the last number on a 19t>9 license plate is a 1 or 2, it must he inspected by March 31; if it is 3, 4 or 5, deadline is April 30; if it is 6,7 or 8, deadline is May 31 and if it is 9 or 0, deadline is June 30. A windshield sticker, indicating cars have been inspected officially. will be valid for one year from the month it is affixed on the vehicle, provided it is inspected and approved prior to or during the month in which the insoection is due. The sticker will remain valid for the year, provided the ownership of the vehicle does not change and the vehicle is not involved in an accident which requires filing a written report with the Indiana state police.