The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 51, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 January 1969 — Page 1

WOWO-Faculty Game At New Wawasee High School Gym Tonight

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Milford Receives

$15,220 Distribution

Milford’s clerk - treasurer Edith I. Baumgartner reported the town has received a check from the county auditor in the amount of $13,320.28. This with an advanced draw of $1,900 gives the town a total of $15,220.28 in the December distribution. Os the total amount $4,359.25 is for the cumulative sewer fund. The June distribution amounted to $23,956.80 of which $4,449.33 was for the cumulative sewer fund. Shelley’s Drive-In Has Been Sold Shelley’s Driye-In, located in Wawasee Village, was sold early this week by its owner Sheldon McClain to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Merrill of South Bend and Lake Wawasee. They plan to change the name of the popular drive-in to The Maryann. The transaction was handled by Joe Todd, realtor. FINED FOR SPEEDING Joseph V. Richards, 21, Syracuse, paid a fine of $19.25 in Elkhart township JP court for speeding 77 miles per hour on US 33 at CR 26.

.a. , -gw f " fRR®| Illi Hr ' -Jr ~ fll WEBSTER JAYCEE AWARDS — North Webster Jaycees held their annual Bosses' Night last night and presented awards to two of the community's outstanding citizens. The Distinguished Service award went to Richard D. Mitchell. Mitchell, an Archway cookie salesman, is a Lions club past president, Mermaid Festival chairman from 1965 to 1967, and began the Wawasee Booster drive in his community. In the above photo from left are Larry Swank, regional Jaycee representative; Larry Kinsey, MC; Keith Miller; Ralph Maragon of North Manchester, speaker and past state Jaycee president and past U.S. Jaycee vice president; Richard Mitchell; Steve Williams, North Webster Jaycee president; and Jerry Salter, the club’s treasurer.

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Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE - WAWASEE JOURNAL (Est. 1907)

Plight Os The Sioux' Is Lions Club Discussion The plight of the Sioux Indians in South Dakota was the topic of a talk before the Milford Lions club Monday night that stirred the consciousness of its listeners. The speaker: Rev. Donald D. Dunn of lhe St. John’s Episcopal church, Bristol. Speaker Dunn said his grandfather was a missionary among the Cherokee and married one. He said while he is part Cherokee, his features belie this fact. He showed a color film concerning the Sioux Indians and later conducted an informative question and answer session. He said the Indians, particularly the Sioux, is the "forgotten man” in America today, pointing out that their life is a life of retribution, much of it following the celebrated Custer massacre of 1876. Rev. Dunn did missionary work among the Sioux himself, stating “I cheated, stole and lied in order to get shoes and other

essentials for these people. I had to.” The great Indian race in America, much unlike the American 'negro, does not have a spokesman and its miserable plight goes untold to the national audience. He was introduced by Lion Arch Baumgartner. In other business James White became a member of the Milford club, receiving his pin and bylaws and other Lions information. Ed Washier and Dr. Gervas Shafer were guests. Hog House Burns Wednesday A hog house on the Kenneth Haney farm west of Milford caught on fire late Wednesday night and burned to the ground. Members of the Milford department answered the call but were unable to save the 16 by 24 building. Mr. Haney stated this week that he thought the cause was from a heat cord which was wrapped around the pipes. He continued that a mouse could have chewed through the cord and sparks started the fire. Nine sows housed in the building escaped. Haney stated it would cost somewhere around S4OO to replace the building.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1969

Resolutions Adopted By Syracuse Board Members of the Syracuse town board heard attorney Robert Reed read the resolution of the new water improvement program at the board’s regular meeting Tuesday night. The resolution, which was accepted by the board, will now go to the public service commission . for approval. The new program calls for a $3 monthly rate to all domestic users and $4 to commercial users. The bills would be issued at the same time as the sewer bills and would be due and payable within 10 days. Board members plan to have the new rates in effect by July 1, the date following the payment of yearly bills that are due and payable June 30. The last water rate filed with the Public Service Commission for the town of Syracuse was in June of 1931. The board also approved the bond issue resolution which must also be approved by the Public Service Commission. Other business included the signing of the contract between the town and Turkey Creek township on the cooperative fire agreement. The contract was accepted by both the town and township. Harold Kuhn, trustee, will be in charge of the dispatchers and may make any changes to cut expenses in the department. Discussions were held on the garbage pick up and board members will meet with Joe Hughes to discuss a new contract. The pole barn at the disposal plant will be insulated to enable the town workers to work on repairs inside and cut down on heating expenses. Attorney Reed said the town will no longer need a dog contract as the Humane Society’s dog shelter at Warsaw is paid for by taxes and the town will have the use of its facilities. Appointments Orvil Vanderßeyden was appointed marshal for 1969 and Harley Conrad was appointed street superintendent. Board member Willard Nusbaum asked if the town was interested in the new national telephone emergency number 911. Some towns and cities are using it. The same number will be used nationwide to call in any emergency, police or fire. Fire chief Tom Strickler asked Jerry Lessig if the fire department could have a map showing the location of all water mains and the new lines. He was assurred he would get such a map. Attorney Reed read a third resolution which was from the county bar association and asked support of the town for a proposed additional court at Warsaw, to be called circuit court number two. Another court is needed due to the heavy court cases. Members signed the resolution. . Also present at the meeting were clerk-treasurer Ronald Sharp, president Byron Connolly, members Mrs. Frank Bates, Loren Longenbaugh and Vernon Beckman. And, township attorney Steve Hearn, Jay Peffley, John Walker, John Connolly, Bob Pinnick, Charles Moses and Mrs. Dale Sparks lin. One From County To Be Inducted Only one man from Kosciusko county will be inducted into the army on January 29. He is Lowell D. Druley. However, 19 will report to Indianapolis for their physicals. Reporting will be Steven R. Haines, Darron J. Olden, Larry A. Kinsey, Harry M. Kyler, Darrell R. Custer, and Ross A. Osborn. Also, Ronald E. Shoemaker, Jeffrey L. Shively, Charles E. McKensie, Teddy . Shoemaker, Mark D. Sellers, Kenneth L. Welborn, Dennis R. Happer for re-exam, Dale M. Rink and Roy E. Whealer. Stephen W. Abbott is classified I-O.

37th U. S. President Nixon Is Inaugurated

Richard Milhous Nixon, the lad from Yorba Linda, Calif., who staged perhaps the most spectacular political comeback in American political history, was inaugurated 37th President of the United States just after noon Monday as the nation watched. Nixon took the oath of office, administered by his old California adversary, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Earl Warren, in biting cold weather. Showers that were promised by the weather bureau held off leng enough for the quadrennial ceremony to come off with all the aplcmb that is traditional on this occasion. Prior to his inauguration, evangelist and longtime friend of the Nixon family Billy Graham, gave the inaugural prayer. Vice president Spiro Agnew was given the oath of his office by Illinois Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen. Nixon, Johnson Ride President - elect Nixon arrived at the White House at midmorning Monday to breakfast with President Johnson and to later make the traditional ride from the White House down Constitution Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol building where the ceremonies were held. A record throng of Americans of all walks of life poured into the nation’s capitol to witness the historic occasion. All seats in front of the inaugural stand were filled and all seats along the mile-long parade route were sold in advance. Following the ceremonies, as the parade continued down Pennsylvania Avenue, ex-President and Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson and their two daughters boarded Air Force One at Andrews Air Force base for one last ride in a U. S. Government plane. They were bound for Johnson City, Texas, and President Johnson, once the most powerful man in the world, returned unauspiciously to the role of private citizen Lyndon Johnson. Inaugural Address There was a 16-minute lapse from noon Monday until the oath of office was taken, during which time theoretically the country was without a president. Then, after the oath of office was administered, President Nixon began is 19-minute inaugural address. Speaking in low key he called for unity at home and abroad, stating, “This country has seen more rhetoric than we have been able to deliver.” He said, “Without the people we can do nothing; with the people we can do anything.” He promised to summon all his strength to preserve peace in the wcrld, and added, “To our adversaries, let no one doubt that we will be as strong as we need be for as long as we need be.” He called for unity at home, stating, “We must go forward together; no man can be fully free if his neighbor is not.” Inauguration Balls On Monday night there were six inaugural balls throughout the city of Washington, whose function is to bring in the new administration and, incidentally, to pay off much of the $21,000,000 bill for bringing the new administration to Washington. Then on Tuesday the fanfare was over and the hard job of working for world peace began. The new President took office on an almost unprecedented wave of good will, and as he pointed out, “The times seem to favor peace in the world.” The nation hoped he was correct. One Line Editorial Be a Wawasee high booster.

HL — NIXON TAKES OATH — In the absence of a wire photo service, we tried a technique of capturing the historic moment of Richard M. Nixcn’s inauguration, that . proves less than satisfactory. This photo was taken of a television screen, showing Nixon, Mrs. Nixon, chief justice Earl Warren, and in the background Johnson and Agnew. It’s another case where the editors felt a poor picture was better than no picture at all.

Chamber Names Nominating Committee The Syracuse chamber of commerce named members Chet Me Cuen and Steve Hearn to a nominating committee to present a slate of officers at the next meeting, to be held the third Thursday in February. Maurice Snyder asked the chamber to consider holding a drum and bugle pageant in connection with this year’s Father’s Day Flotilla. He is associated with the Wawasee Drum and Bugle Corps. Mr. Snyder said it could be held on the school’s football field and could easily attract six well known corps for a two to three hour show. The chamber would have to come up with about $2,003 for travel expenses for the corps, he said. He suggested the pageant be put on Saturday afternoon prior to the Sunday Flotilla. No action was taken. Quiet Night Observed At Saint Andrew's Quiet Night was observed last Wednesday in Saint Andrew’s United Methodist church at Syracuse with a candlelight service. The program theme was “Take Time”. Mrs. William T. Jones, Jr., gave the prelude. The program followed. Mrs. Robert Searfoss gave “Be Still and Know That I am God”. Mrs. William Wesner gave “Where Did You Find the Time?”. “I am a United Methodist Woman” was given by Mrs. Dean Pittman and Mrs. Fitzhugh Turner gave “What is it Lord to be Called”. Mrs. W. T. Jones, Jr., presented “A Woman Considers Time” and “Whose Church Was This?” was given by Mrs. James Hughes. Mrs. Jay Peffley gave an explanation of call to prayer and self-denial. “A New Leaf” was given by Mrs. Merton K. Meredith. Rev. August Lundquist gave the benediction. Mrs. Byron Connolly was song leader and Miss Avis Rowland, pianist. Mrs. Peter A. Blue, chairman, was assisted by Mrs. Joe Bushong, Mrs. Richard Heyde, Mrs. Deloss Weaver and Mrs. Ray Jones who served refreshments following the service.

New Officers At Vega Homes Corp. To meet the growth demands of the Vega Homes Corporation in Syracuse the staff has been enlarged as follows: President — Robert H. Skillen Vice president, manufacturing — Thomas L. Shultz General superintendent — Ted Auer Vice president, marketing — James F. Kinney General sales manager — Tim Carl Director of purchases — Julian L. Mueller Overheated Furnace Causes SSO Damage The Syracuse fire department responded to a call at 10:32 p.m. Sunday at CR 950, one mile west of SR 13. An overheated furnace, where the pipe went into the wall, caused the fire. The house,, belonging to Ed Hewitt, had an inside wall charred. Damage was listed at SSO. Parents Os Syracuse Man Killed In Crash Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Smith of Bangor, Mich., father and stepmother of Donald D. Smith of 507 south Main street, Syracuse, were killed instantly in a trucktrain crash January 18. The couple was en route to South Haven, Mich., where they were both employed in a hospital. They had moved from Jackson Mich., to Bangor six months ago. Surviving with the Syracuse son are two other sons, Lowell Smith of Valrico, Fla., and Darrell Smith of Berrien Springs, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. Marvin Schinski of Berrien Springs; and a sister, Mrs. Millard Johnson of Berrien Springs. MAIL BOX DAMAGED Forrest Mdtz of near Leesburg hit the mail boxes belonging to Neal Cory on r 1 Milford last Saturday, knocking them down and causing sls damage. Restitution was made to Mr. Cory for the damage done. The accident was investigated by the Milford police department.

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Varner Chance Guest Speaker For BPW The Syracuse Business and Professional Women’s club met January 14 in a Syracuse restaurant. Varner Chance, music coordinator of the Lakeland school, was the guest speaker. He told of the Band and Chorus of, America’s trip to Europe last summer. He also told the members that another trip is planned for the coming summer. President Mrs. Lyle Kell was in charge of the business meeting. A check was sent to the school to send the patrol boys on the annual sponsored trip to Chicago. Mrs. Louise and Mrs. Winston Gants were reported to be ill. Mrs. Willard Nusbaum told of the Christmas party given for Pete Jones at the state training school at Fort Wayne. The club sponsors Pete. A discussion was held on Civic Night at Syracuse to be held in March. Mrs. M. B. (Maggie) Smith will direct the acts. Response to the letters sent out asking the organizations to present a three-minute act, have been slow coming in. Mrs. Earl Money is the chairman and would like to have all replies mailed back to her soon. Mrs. Eugene Henning was appointed to the scout cabin board. Mrs. Theo Thomas won the door prize. There were 29 members present. McDonald In County Jail Gerald Eugene McDonald, 29, r 1 Syracuse, remains in the county jail at Warsaw awaiting a hearing on a second degree burglary charge in connection with his breaking into Louie’s Bar and Grill near Syracuse in the early morning hours of Sunday, Jan. 12. He was in the tavern when Joe Hughes, also of Syracuse, returned after locking up the place of business. He found McDonald lurking in the darkness and an altercation followed in which both McDonald and Hughes received severe head wounds from a hammer blow. Both men recovered. Hughes was operating the tavern while its owners were on vacation. I ‘