The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 41, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 November 1968 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., Nov. 13, 1968 New Teachers, Building, Account For Most Os Increase

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OBITUARIES

James M. Ladd James M. Ladd, 74, Warsaw, died November 5 in Murphy Medical Center where he had been a patient since October 25. He had been in failing health for several months. A longtime resident of Warsaw Mr. Ladd was born at Marion on April 20, 1804, to Elijah and Sarah (Wooster) Ladd. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of the Warsaw American Legion and Masonic lodge and the Fort Wayne Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine. Survivors include four nephews, Paul Ladd, North Webster, Francis Ladd,. Baton Rouge, La., William and John Ladd, both of Warsaw; and one niece, Mrs. Cloice Brown, Warsaw. Services were held Friday at Warsaw. Rev. Sheldon Duecker officiated and burial was in Oakwood cemetery. Pvt. Ronald Mitchell Pvt. Ronald Mitchell, 20, husband of the former Debra Carpenter of Syracuse, died Thursday in Brooke hospital, Fort Sam Houston- Texas, where he had been a patient since August 26. Death was caused .by lymphonia, a form of cancer. Pvt. Mitchell received his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and was then sent to Fort Hood, Texas, where he became ill. He was born at Goshen February 13, 1948, to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mitchell. He was married on August 3, 1968. He was a 1966 graduate of Goshen high school,, an Eagle Scout, a member of Saint John’s Catholic church in Goshen, and a member of the Elkhart county young adults club. Before entering service he was associated in business with his father, an electrical contractor. Surviving in addition to his wife and parents are two brothers, Eldward, Goshen, and Thomas, at home; a sister, Jane, at home; and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Mitchell. Services were held on Monday morning in Saint John’s church. Rev. James Cis officiated and burial was in Violett cemetery. Goldia lona Ritchie Mrs. Weldon (Goldia Iona) Ritchie, 62, of Milford, died at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Orn nursing home in Milford. She had been in failing health for the past year and death was due to carcinoma. A former employee of the 20th Century Restaurant and Maple Leaf Farms, Milford, Mrs. Ritchie was born at Albion September 5, 19C6, the daughter of James and Birdie (Pressler) Haggerty. She married. Mr. Ritchie in 1948 and he died in May of 1966. They moved to Milford in 1948 from Elkhart. Survivors include two brothers, Amzy Haggerty of Goshen and Lesko Haggerty of Dunlap; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Thomas of San Francisco, Calif., and Mrs. Mervin (Beatrice) Bliton of Milwaukee, Wis. Four brothers preceded her in death. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Mishler funeral home, Milford. Rev. Donald Mishler of Farmland, former pastor of the Milford Nazarene church, will officiate and interment will be in the Rose Hill cemetery at Albion. Friends may call at the Milford funeral home until service time Thursday. William M. Carroll William M. Carroll, 78, of Milford, died at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Miller Merry Manor rest home, Warsaw, where he had resided for the past three months. Mr. Carroll was born in Warsaw August 18, 1890, the son of William and Julia (Haley) Carroll. On November 26, 1926, he was united ih marriage to Pearl (Whetten) Method, who preceded him in death. A retired New York Central railroad mail clerk, Mr. Carroll was a member of the Warsaw Eagles lodge and the Ancil Geiger post 226, American Legion at Milford. Surviving are one step-son, John Method of Milford; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Billie (Melba) Lienhart of Wakarusa; one brother, Peter A. Carroll cf Warsaw; and one sister, Mrs. Margaret

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Wilson of Banning, Calif. Services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home at Milford. Father Teller of Our Lady of the Lakes seminary officiated and burial was in the Milford cemetery. Mrs. Herschel (Wilma) Loher Mrs. Herschel (Wilma) Loher, 56, of r 4 Warsaw, sister of Mrs. George (Pearl) Haab of Milford, died Friday at 4 p.m. in the South Bend Memorial hospital of complications. Mrs. Loher had been a patient in the hospital for the past five weeks and had been in failing health for the past 18 months. Mrs. Loher was born to Grover and Minnie (Pence) Floor near Gilead July 15, 1912, and had been a Warsaw resident since 1924. She was united in marriage to Mr. Loher, who survives, in 1930. She was a member of the Women’s Temperance Union am} the First Baptist church and its missionary society. Surviving in addition to the above mentioned sister and husband are her parents; two daughters; two sdns; eight grandchildren and one sister. Services were held Tuesday at the First Baptist church in Warsaw and burial was in the Oakwcod cemetery. Rev. V. Darrell Byers officiated. Stanley P. Hamman Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the North Webster Church of God for Stanley P. Hamman, 67, of North Webster. Rev. Lewis Thomas officiated. Burial was in the Mock addition of the North Webster cemetery. Mr. Hamman died at 6:06 a m. Saturday, Nov. 9, in the Goshen hospital. He had been ill but one week but had been in failing health for years. Death was attributed to complications. He was born at North Webster on September 3, 1901, to William and Dolly (Angel) Hamman. Both parents are deceased, his mother having passed away Just a year ago. He has been a resident of the North Webster area his entire life. He was married to Ruth Ringler at Vincennes*on September 4, 1937, who survives. He was employed as a machinist for many years at Torrington Brothers of South Bend. He owned and operated a saw mill on state road 13 south of North Webster. The deceased served the Tippecanoe township as justice of the peace since 1938. He was a member of the North Webster Church of God. Surviving in addition to his widow, Ruth, are one daughter, Mrs. Jay (Judith) Clutter of North Webster; one son, Stanley P. Hamman, Jr., of r 1 North Webster; three grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Meredith (Loretta) Grieder of Cromwell. Fletcher Eugene Marsh Fletcher Eugene Marsh, 60, died Tuesday evening in the Alfran nursing home at Warsaw. He formerly lived at 430 Boston street, Syracuse. Death was sudden. He had suffered a stroke on Monday, after failing health for several years. - Mr. Marsh was bom June 27, 1908, the son of Joseph and Emma Margaret (Bauer) Marsh. He had lived at Syracuse most of his life. He married Virginia Cleveland Wilt February 5, 1930. He was an artist and art teacher and in 1940 headed the Wawasee Art Gallery. Mr. Marsh was a member of the Grace Bible church. Surviving with the wife is a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Margaret) Smith, Syracuse; a half-brother, Joseph Marsh, Cleveland, Ohio; and five grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris funeral home in Syracuse*. Pastor Raymond Mason of Galveston will officiate and burial will be in the Syracuse cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday and until time for the service. Pansy Stump and daughter, Mrs. Linda Hockert, Nappanee, Mrs. Henry Biller, Mrs. Paul Hollar and Mrs. Robert Rumfelt, all of Milford, spent Thursday in Fort Wayne shopping.

Hear Detailed Explanation Os School Budget

The cost of operating 1 tion, in all its facets—which local taxes paid—was explain ing in Wawasee high school The complete breakdown of the proposed 1969 budget was given by corporation superintendent Don H. Arnold to a disappointly small audience of about 35 persons. The explanation came on the heels of dogged complaints by the tax commission of the Syracuse-Wawasee chamber of commerce. On hand besides superintendent Arnold were other members of the Lakeland school board: Board president Jerry L. Helvey, vice president Charles H. Purdum, Jr., secretary Floyd H. Baker and Dr. Robert A. Craig. Absent was Charles W. Kroh. Superintendent Arnold explained that a new form of accounting made some specifics difficult to explain because some funds were transferred from one account to another. He used a projector to throw tables comparing the 1968 budget with the proposed 1969 budget on a large screen. Various Accounts The budget falls under these accounts: Administration, instruction, attendance, health services, transportation, operation of plant, maintenance, fixed charges, community service, capital outlay, transfer account, all of which is general fund: In addition, there is the debt service account and cumulative building fund. Administration has jumped from $70,100 to $75,742, an increase of $5,642, but the biggest jump came in the instruction account—from $1,260,931 in 1968 to $1,474,638, an increase of $213,707. This increase was because 22 new teachers were added to the faculty, raising teacher cost from $955,141 to $1,131,049 for 138 teachers. Kindergarten costs jumped from $23,050 to $35,955, but summer school costs dropped from $16,000 to $2,000. Library aides (7) stands at $17,701, and clerical help jumped from $26,700 to $33,309. Health services went from sl,500 to SB,BOO due to the employment of a full time school nurse at $6,300. Transportation jumped from $98,600 to $117,400, an increase of $16,900, and plant operation went from $145,500 to $174,009, an increase of $28,509. Some Cost Cuts On the other hand, superintendent Arnold pointed out, there were some cuts in cost. Capital outlay went from $300,000 to $109,C00, a drop of $79,000 and cumulative building fund dropped from $166,036 (58 cents) to $61,050 (25 cents). Maintenance dropped from $44,500 to $29,000, a cut of $15,600. It should be noted that debt service jumped from $50,775 to $340,469, an increase of $289,694. Superintendent Arnold said there is a 15-year payoff on the new school plant at $275,400 per year M 4 one eighth per cent interest. He also said the plant and built-in equipment cost $3.3 million whereas the same building built now (18 months later) would cost $4 million, an increase of $700,000. He put replacement value at $9.5 million. State Aid While state aid is based on avenge daily attendance for the first six weeks of school, plus a complicated formula which superintendent Arnold explained in minute detail, he said in 1968 $545,837 was anticipated and $556,897 anticipated for 1969. School enrollment has jumped from 2,530 in 1963-64 (not including Leesburg) to 2,989 in 1968-69, an increase of 459 students. Issues Board Statement A number of questions followed the presentation and were answered by superintendent Arnold and board members. Bill

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the Lakeland school corporai takes the largest bite of all led in detail at a public meet--1 last Thursday night. Brammer, president of the Syracuse - Wawasee chamber of commerce and head of its tax committee, said he found all the figures presented were not in accordance with what the board “had published in the newspaper.” Board member Helvey, who moderated the meeting, said he was asked to make a public statement on behalf of the school board and directed to Mr. Brammer. In a moving statement Helvey said the board bad prepared this budget presentation earlier and had attempted to give it to Mr. Brammer and/or his committee and/or the entire Syracuse-Wawa-see chamber of commerce in several occasions, but that they apparently did not want to hear it. He said the board had attempted “on eight or nine occasions” to explain its budget but had met with resistance and opposition. He said the continual confrontation was vexing when the board’s explanation failed to be heard. He said it stemmed from Mr. Brammer’s refusal to “compare apples with apples”. He then took Mr. Brammer to task for writing letters to other school boards asking about the morals of staff members hired here, and this on chamber of commerce stationery. He said this undermines staff morale here. “Just what are you after, anyway, Mr. Brammer?” said Helvey at the close of his statement. Bill Beemer, secretary of the Syracuse - Wawasee chamber of commerce, said the chamber was deeply concerned with the dramatic rise in educational costs in the Lakeland school corporation and that this was its true concern. He said there was no desire to thwart education in the corporation, but that he felt costs could be cut if Jthis was the real desire of the school board. Mrs. Harold Juday, r 3 Syracuse, said she could not understand why those who “are well %> do” object to school costs when those who are wage earners are not objecting. A number complimented the board on its work and urged its continuation. Busy Bees Club Meet For Regular November Meeting The Busy Bee Home Demonstration club of Milford met Friday evening, Nov. 8, in the home of Mrs. (Ralph Miller. Tbe meeting was opened in usual form. Mrs. Erma Chambers read the history of the song of the month, “Prayer of Thanksgiving” and led the group in singing. Mrs. Alvin Waldbeser read from meditation “My November Guest” by Robert Frost. Mrs. Everett Butrick read an article on the use of diet pills, also more facts about imitation milk. For her garden remarks, she gave facts on the care of African violets. Mrs. Chambers gave the lesson on “Ways to Use Hamburger”. She first told of the different qualities of hamburger or ground beef that can buy; and how to stord it properly. Then she told of the many and varied recipes in which one can use hamburger and had made several casseroles for the members to sample. Roll call was answered with “Where I Hide My Christmas Gifts”. Several members reported on the Christmas workshop. It was decided to hold the December Christmas party on the 6th, a week earlier than usual. The committee in charge will decide

RECAPITUALTIONS 1965 1969 Difference Administration $ 70,100 $ 75*742 + $ 5,642 Instruction 1,260,931 1,474,638 + 213,707 Attendance 3,750 4*Boo + 1,050 Health Services 1,500 8,800 + 7,300 Transportation 93,500 117,400 + . 18,900 Operation of Plant 145,500 174,009 + 28,509 Maintenance 4)i, 500 29,000 - 15,500 Fixed Charges 30,200 34,925 + 4,725 Community Services 12,250 16,250 + 4,000 Capital Outlay 109,000 30,000 - 79,000 Transfer Account 3,000 1,500 - 1,500 Total General Fund $1,779,231 $1,967,064 + $187,833 Debt Service Fund 50,775 340,469 + 289,694 Cumulative Building 188,036 81,050 - 106,986 Fund (.58) (.25) COMPARISON OF BUDGETS (1966 to 1969) 1966 1969 Net Current Operating Costa (Including Administration; Instruction; Healthy Attendance and Transportation Services; Maintenance; Insurance and Social Seourlty; Summer Educational Activities.) 1,461,583 1,937,064 Capital Outlay 23,000 30,000 Debt Service 74,000 340,469 Cumulative Building Fund 301,562 84,551 Total Appropriated Budget 1,940,145 2,392,084 [23%) Amount to be received from local taxes 1,304,304 1,019,554 County school adjustment tax levied against local taxpayers 107,233 -0Total to be collected from local taxpayers 1,411,617 1,019,554 (20.0 % FACTS CAUSING INCREASED COSTS 1. Enrollment (not including Leesburg) has increased from 2,530 in 1963-64 to 2,909 in 1960-69. Gain of 459 students. 2. Teaoher Salaries: B. S. Degree M. A. Degree Min. Max. Min. Max. 1963-64 4,800 6,445 5,100 7,600 1968-69 6,234 8,734’ 6,668 10,88? (Legislation which increases the State Minimum salary of teachers is not tied to the distribution formula.) 3. Classroom area in 1966 was 211,208 sq. ft. The 1968-69 sohool year is utilizing 307,208 aq. ft. or an increase of 176,000 sq. ft. of space in the last two years. This represents an increase in apace use.

where the party will be held. The meeting closed with the prayer song and collect. Mrs. Waldbeser won a contest on words out of Thanksgiving and Mrs. Don Ahrns was the winner on filling in the blanks of a cupid story. The door prize went to Mrs. Ray Bray. The hostess and co-hostess served refreshments to the 13 members and one guest, Mrs. Floyd Yoder. SYRACUSE WOMAN UNHURT ASUAR STRIKES FENCE Mrs. Olive Bowser, 52, r 3 Syracuse, escaped injury last Wednesday when her car left county road 500 east, three miles south ,of Syracuse and struck a fence and tree. Mrs. Bowser told deputy sheriff Fred Carlin that she met another car on a hill crest and lost control of her vehicle on the wet

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pavement. Officers list damage to Mrs. Bowser’s car at $560 and damage to the fence on property owned by Donald Scearce, r 3 Warsaw, at SSO. Milford Legion Holds Regular Meeting The regular monthly meeting of Ancil Geiger Post No. 226 of the American Legion Was opened by Commander Wade Mishler. Commander Mishler expressed his appreciation to all who were in attendance at the Veterans Day Memorial on Saturday ancj especially to World War I veterans in attendance. It was announced that there would boa stag fish fry on Friday, Dec. 6. Respect was paid to a deceased World War I veteran, William Carroll. At the dose of the meeting a luncheon was served.

The Tom Merritts of Syracuse have left for Pompano Beach, Fla., for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Myers and family of Princeton spent the week end in the Syracuse area.

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Postal Exams For Milford Post Office Word has been received by postmaster Paul Kizer at Milford, from the board of United States civil service examiners, post office department, Cincinnati, Ohio, that examinations are now open for distribution clerk and letter carrier. Interested applicants wishing to take the test may receive forms from the Milford post office. Applications will be received from individuals regardless of their residence, who indicate a willingness to accept employment at a first or second class office in the states of Indiana, Kentucky or Ohio. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex or political affiliations. Mrs. Lowell Barkey Entertains Columbians The Columbian Reading Circle met in the home of Mrs. Lowell Barkey of Rolling Hills, Warsaw, Monday evening. The meeting was coened by Mrs. Darrell Orn, president, giving a reading commem- * orating Veterans Day. A business meeting followed with the Christmas party being discussed along with other business. Mrs. Harry Dale Doty introduced the speaker of the evening, Mrs. Edgar Petry of New Paris, a minister’s wife and also a teacher of special education students. Her topic was “A Woman’s Concern”. She brought out many interesting facts and statistics of the world today and the problems and how we can prepare our children to face these obstacles. Discussion followed with questions and problems being related. Delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Barkey. Hostess prizes were won by Mrs. Orn, Mrs. Larry Haney and Mrs. Edgar Petry. The next meeting is to be hel at the home of Mrs. Roger Baumgartner. *

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