The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 3, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 February 1969 — Page 1

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Kinder Developing Land South Os High School

Jerry Lessig of Lessig Engineers at Warsaw was present at Tuesday’s Syracuse town board meeting and told board members of the Kinder Realty company develooing a site on the south side of Wawasee high school. Mr. Lessig stated they need water lines run to the site. Town attorney Robert Reed will meet with Mr. Lessig to discuss plans for the water line to be run to said site. The bond issue for the water improvement program was discussed and an amendment resolution passed. The bonds are to run for 10 years instead of 25. This amended resolution will be forwarded to the Public Service Commission. Turkey Creek township trustee Harold Kuhn will be in control of the disoatchers at the fire station. A letter was read by

Camp Fire Girls Activities Announced The executive committee of the Syracuse Camp Fire girls met February 5 in the scout cabin. Mrs. Raymond Wilson presided when the program for the vear 1969 was adopted. The following is the program and committee chairmen along with the proposed dates: March 23-29 — Birthday week — Mrs. Gene Kitson, chairman: Mrs. Wendell Shank, Opeechee window display April 12 — Arbor day — Mrs. Jay Brouwer, chairman Mav 3 — Blue Bird candy sale — Mrs. Bill Darr, chairman: Mrs. Tim Darr, window display May 30 — Memorial day — Mrs. Jack Simmons, chairman: Mrs. , John Searfoss, window display July _ Police and Firemen’s parade — Mrs. James Cox. chairman: Mrs. Carl Myrick, cochairman August 7 — Day Camp — Mrs. Wilson, chairman; Mrs. Searfoss and Mrs. Delbert Whitehead, assisting September 20 — Camp Fire candv sale (rain date September 271 — Mrs. Bill Darr, chairman: Mrs. Shank, co-chairman United Fund parade — Mrs. Charles Clevenger, chairman: Mrs. Cox, window display November 2 — Ceremonial and Fly-Up — Mrs. Arthur Folger, chairman and window display November 7— Annual meeting — Mrs. Shank, chairman December 7— Christmas tree lighting — Mrs. Tim Darr, chairman; Mrs. Thomas Gilbert and Mrs. John Walker, assisting. Mrs. Gilbert, window display The next meeting will be March 5 in the scout cabin.

... , . - aa * * ~~ H rt Hj I K y FIRE SUNDAY — Fire damaged the Burl Rogers' property Sunday morning with the blaze being confined to the garage. Damage to that building was considerable with Mr. Rogers’ tools being destroyed. Smoke did considerable damage to the house.

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

board president Byron Connolly stating such. Harry Van Hemert, the building commissioner, heard attorney Reed read a letter on the new building permit fees. The letter will be sent to the plan commission and a public hearing will be held before the new fees become effective. Harlev Conrad, sanitation suoerintendent, said the pump in the left well on Boston street is in poor condition and should be replaced as soon as possible. The old pump could then be repaired to be used as an auxiliary. The pump, one of the town’s first, was nrobably installed in 1936. Mr. Conrad was instructed to obtain more details on installing a new pump. Conrad also reported a number of rain gutter pipes are going into the sanitary sewer in-

No One Injured In Accident Wednesday No one was injured in a twocar accident at the corner of Main and First streets in Milford last Wednesday. The accident occurred at 3:55 p.m. when a car driven by Michael E. Charlton, r 3 Syracuse, failed to stop at the comer of First street as the driver applied his brakes on the slick pavement and ran into the car driven by Raymond S. Hochstetler of r 3 Nappanee. Charlton was traveling east on First street in a 1962 Chevrolet Impala and Hochstetler was going south on Main street in a 1963 Buick hardtop. Milford police chief Don Drake set damages of SSOO to the front of the Charlton auto and S4OO to the right front bumper, headlight and fender and the right rear fender of the Hochstetler car. Earl Money To Present C of C Program Thursday Earl Money, conservation officer. will be present at the Syracuse - Wawasee Chamber of Commerce meeting tomorrow (Thursday) at 6:30 p.m. for the monthly meeting. Mr. Money will discuss water safety of a 12 month program and how the Chamber of Commerce can participate. Also on the program is the nomination and election of officers. Plans for an information booth for the Lakeland area will also be discussed. SUNDAY DINNER GUEST Terrjr Hollar of Dwight, 111., was a Sunday dinner guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hollar of r 2 Milford.

stead of the storm sewer. This matter will be investigated. Mrs. Frank (Blanche) Bates, hoard member, reported trucks being parked overnight in front of drivers’ homes on Lake and Henry streets. These streets are narrow and large trucks make it dangerous to meet a car where they are parked. This matter will be investigated by the police department. There are reports of junk cars again being parked on the street and on property. The town has a junk car ordinance and police officers were instructed to investigate. Present besides those named above board members were Willard Nusbaum, Lorin Longenbaugh and Vernon Beckman; also clerk - treasurer Ronald Sharp, T. L. Kline, John Connolly, John Walker and Mrs. Dale Sparklin.

Clean-up Continues At Barth, Inc. Clean-up and inventory are continuing at Barth, Inc., in Milford following the extensive fire damage last Tuesday night. Officials of the company have set March 3 as the target date to have the plant back in operation. The three-alarm fire broke out about 7:30 p.m. and was apparently started from an electrical spark setting fire to some dust. However, no one is certain of the cause. The company employs 60 people and manufactures travel trailers. LAKELAND BRIDGE-O-RAMA LEADERS Robert Jones, secretary, reports the standings of the evening Lakeland Bridge-O-Rama at the end of the sixth round of play were as follows: Gross First—Mr. and Mrs. James Kirkwood, 22,750. Second—Mr. and Mrs. William Brammer, 19,940. Third—Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gray, 19,920. Net First—Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gray, 8,700. Second—Mr. and Mrs. James Kirkwood, 7,560. Third—Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Hawks 4,860. Milford Lions Meet At Old Hickory Monday Members of the Milford Lions club met in the town of Milford for the first time in several years Monday evening as they held their meeting in the family room of Old Hickory. President Robert Wolferman named Dennis Sharp calendar chairman for the coming birthday calendar sales. Noble Blocker of the Syracuse club was present to discuss the Wawasee high school athletic banquet being planned by the three Lakeland Lions clubs. The program was given by Virgil Hall, district sales manager for Meridian Mutual Insurance Company. WEEK END GUESTS Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Anliker of Wolcott were week end guests in the home of Arthur Baumgartner of Milford. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Culp of Francesville accompanied them to Milford to spend the time with their daughter, Mrs. Nelson Beer, and family.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1969

■ ' kv, ■—4 k /r’ The Price Os Freedom I George Washington was a leader who recognized the gifts and talents of others and assigned to each the task for which he was fitted. His simple, unassuming manner well graced a republic and helped to make him the true leader that he way On the birthday of our first President, it is well to remember the fundamental principles he propounded — principles that have helped guide this nation through the years. It was a cold day at Val’ey Forge as General Washington prayed for Divine guidance for our young nation in its moment of severe trial. Later General Washington met with a group of his military. With tears in his eyes — not tears of fear or failure but rather tears of pride for his fellow man and admiration for his struggling na tion— he gave his military patriots a simple command, “Put none but Americans on guard tonight.” What General Washington meant was simply this: the salvation of our cause required true men, men willing to stand firm in the great odds. Men who loved their flag and liberty and freedom more than life. Men willing to prove it. His words are just as true now as in 1776.

Names Hospital Board Members

Turkey Creek township trustee Harold Kuhn named five members to the Kosciusko county hospital board late last week. They were Harry Nicolai, 701 south Main street; Rev. Kennard E. Robinson, r 4: Ralph Thornburg, r 4; Paul Levernier, r 4; and Jay Peffley, r 4, all with Syracuse addresses. The five named will select one from among them to serve on the permanent hospital board. Al Reque Elected Board Chairman The membership of the Salvation Army advisory board in Warsaw elected Al Reque as board chairman for the current year. Mr. Reque is the vice president in charge of sales and management for the Osborn Manufacturing Company of Warsaw and a director on the industrial division of the Chamber of Commerce. He has been a member of the advisory board since October 1967 and succeeds Ed Funk who served the maximum threeyear tenure. Mrs. John (Mazie) Alexander was elected to the position of vice chairman. She has served on the advisory board since January 1968 and performed excellently in developing the recently formed Women’s Auxiliary. She succeeds Joe Arnold to the position. Also elected to board membership were Mrs. Richard W. (Reva) Anderson, wife of the pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Winona Lake, Mrs. S. L. (Lee) Parker, Silver Lake, and Graham Kreicker, Warsaw. Membership terms run for three-year periods. Re-elected to board membership were Lester Davis, Edward Funk and Georgia Kaufman. The board meets monthly to consider community needs and provides assistance to the Salvation Army in meeting them.

Hex Grange Holds DuesPaying Supper The Hex Grange held its duespaying supper and regular meeting recently. Following the supper master Kenneth Nicolai conducted the business meeting and presented master Guy Lovejoy of Fairview Grange with the banner which 12 members and five children from Hex Grange had stolen from Fairview on February 4. Two patriotic songs were followed by the history of the boy scout organization and its accomplishments by den mother Dorothy Hire. She presented cub scouts Scott Hire and Steven Savage and scout John Hire. Each gave the pledge and promise. Mrs. Peter Savage sang “‘ln Times Like These” before James Hibschman showed slides of the Philippine Islands where he, his wife and son are going to be missionary teachers. Joe Hibschman, who was the sixth member to guess the use of a secret word, received the prize. Each child was presented Valentine candy. Mrs. Opal Nicolai, women’s activities chairman, reminded all to have their Christmas table decorations ready for the March contest. Degree practice was held February 13. The next meeting is scheduled for February 25 at which time the January, February, March and" April birthday committee will be in charge with Eugene Nicolai as chairman. There were 49 present including 12 officers. FINED FOR LICENSE VIOLATION Luis Cruz Castillo of Warsaw was arrested by members of the Milford police department for driving with an invalid license. He paid $28.25 in jp court.

IMHBBBHHBBBBBBBBH * ip '■ Os a i JHr ■Wifi POSTHUMOUS AWARD — A purple heart award and medal were posthumously presented to Mr. and Mrs. James W. Ellis of r 4 Syracuse on behalf of their son, Sp/4 Robert Ellis, who was killed in Viet Nam on February 29, 1968. The presentation was made at the Ellis home last Wednesday by Ist Lt. James O’Neill of the army reserve center in Fort Wayne. Shown here from left are Mrs. Ellis, Mr. Ellis, Lt. O’Neill, and two sisters of Robert Ellis, Mrs. Glenn (Dianne) Oxender of Sturgis, Mich., and Nancy Ellis. Robert Ellis is also the recipient of the Air Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnamese Merit Medal awarded by the Republic of Viet Nam, and two Gold Star Lapel buttons. The fallen soldier graduated from Syracuse high school in 1964.

Heads Van Buren Hospital Committee

Noel John Perry has been named chairman of the Van Buren township hospital committee. Others named to the committee by Van Buren township trustee John Davidsen and his advisory board are Lawrence Myers, Arch Baumgartner, Wade Mishler and Harold Young. The committee was named as the result of a county ruling requesting all township trustees to do so. A county meeting is expected to be called in the very near future. Minnie Mixers Elect Officers The T.O.P.S. Minnie Mizers of Syracuse met Tuesday evening with Mrs. William Rogers for their regular weekly meeting. Newly elected officers are: Leader — Mrs. Dick Plikerd Co - leader — Mrs. William Rogers Treasurer — Mrs. Frank Bieber Secretary — Mrs. Tom Sterling Mrs. Helen Jemen, area captain of T.0.P.5., from Fort Wayne was the guest speaker. She explained changes made in the rules and dates of the different events. The club will meet with Mrs. Plikerd until further notice on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. MRS. CHARLES WEISSER’S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED The February 15 birthday of Mrs. Charles Weisser of Milford was observed at an inn on SR 15 south, last evening. A choice of dinners was enjoyed by the guest of honor, her daughter, Miss Carol Weisser, Mrs. Levi Beer and daughters. Miss Virginia Beer and Mrs. Edwin Stoller, Mrs. Frank Beer, Jr., Miss Esther Beer, and Miss Edith Baumgartner, all of Milford. Mrs. Weisser received a gift from the group.

Wawasee Draws Rochester In First Sectional For School Wawasee’s Warriors will meet and Mentone meeting in the opener oo—Warsaw wnT Mentone Rochester ata:lS next Thursday at 7. B :ii>-Wawasee and Rochester night in the first sectional for both third game of the tourna- Saturday the new consolidated high ment w yj not ], e played until Sat- 12:36—Triton and Akron schools- urday at 12:30 when Triton and I:4s—Thursday’s winners The tournament will be held in Akron clash ’ 8:15-Championship game the Warsaw gym with Warsaw The complete schedule follows: No games will be played Friday.

ROY RIDDLE NOW AT TOLEDO, OHIO Roy Riddle, former Syracuse resident, who has been a resident of Miller’s Merry Manor, has gone to the home of his son, Harry Riddle, at Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Riddle will celebrate his 90th birthday anniversary on February 24 and would enjoy hearing from friends at Syracuse. Hte address is Roy Riddle, c/o Harry Riddle, 2661 Northwood avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43609. Goshen Scout Wins Clark Memorial Award David L. Cripe of Goshen, a member of Boy Scout Troop 20, Goshen Boys’ club, was named winner of the first Jerry Clark High Adventure Memorial award last week. The award has been established in honor of Jerry Clark, son of Mrs. Alice Clark and the late Dr. Fred Clark of Syracuse. Young Clark lost his life on the slopes of Mount McKinley while mountain climbing with a group of friends in Alaska in the summer of 1967. David chose a trip to the National Jamboree in Idaho this summer. He is the son of Mrs. Barbara E. Cripe and the late Paul Cripe. The advancement committee with Dr. Jack P. Clark of Syracuse, brother of the man in whose honor the award is given, were in charge of reviewing nominations from the threecounty Pioneer Trails Council. Dr. Clark notified David he had been chosen. Fred Jerry Clark exemplified the upmost of character and citizenship of a scout and scouter. He was an eagle scout, Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow, member of the camp staff at Pioneer Trails and expedition leader. He lived a life of service to others and believed strongly in the principles of the scout oath and scout law.

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Sectional Tickets Go On Sale This Week At Wawasee ’ Athletic director Eldon Ummel of Wawasee high school has released the following schedule for : distributing sectional tourna- • ment tickets: Student season ticket holders may purchase Qne sectional ticket from Mrs. Rider in the com-. : mons on Friday, Feb. 21, or Mon- • day, Feb. 24. You are asked to ! take your season ticket with you. ' Parents of ball players and ■ cheerleaders, teachers and school personnel may purchase tickets at the high school office on Friday or Monday. Adults with reserved season tickets who desire sectional tickets must either turn in their tickets on Friday evening of the final basketball game at Wawasee’s gym or phone the high 1 school office Saturday morning from 8 to 12 to get their name 1 on the ticket list. You may purchase your ticket at the high ' school office on Tuesday, all day, or on Wednesday morning. Stu- : dents may purchase their parents’ sectional tickets for them in the high school office. If there are more requests for sectional tickets than there are tickets there will be a drawing and names will be posted on the office bulletin board on Tuesday morning. Adults with regular season tickets may purchase tickets at the high school office after 1 p.m. on Wednesday by turning in season tickets. Students other than season ticket holders and adults living in the Lakeland school district may purchase any remaining tickets Thursday morning. ASSESSING WILL BEGIN MARCH 1 Van Buren township trustee John Davidsen reports the annual assessing in his township will begin on March 1. Both Mr. Davidsen and his son, Don, who will be assisting, will be at the fire station after that date to assist persons in filling out assessment papers.