The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 14, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 May 1969 — Page 1

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VOLUME 6

Three Hospitalized Monday After One-Car Accident Near Milford

Three young Milford men were taken to the Goshen hospital following a one-car accident at 7:15 p. m. Monday two and onehalf miles southeast of town on county road 1100 N. Admitted to the hospital were: Reyes G. Olivo, 18, r 1 Milford, driver of the car. He suffered a cut on the top of his head

Milford Board Will Not Push For Traffic Check On SR 15

Members of the Milford town board decided Monday night not to pursue the possibility of lowering the speed limit on road 15 any further following talks with representatives of the state highway department. Wade Mishler and Leo Schoomaker had appeared at the April 7 meeting of the board and asked about reducing the speed on the highway near the junior high school. At that time the clerk was instructed to write to the state highway department with the request. State men were in Milford and talked with both clerk-treasurer Edith Baumgartner and street and water commissioner Marion Dceter. According to the information gained from the conversation with the state highway representatives the speed limit is set higher in Milford than in area towns because of the traffic light at the intersection of the state highway and Emeline street. Other towns have no light. If the speed limit were lowered the traffic light wculd be removed. The board feft there would be many objections if the light were removed and therefore decided not to pursue the matter any further. In 1962 a test was made and the state set the speeds now in effect at that time. It is felt that 85 per cent of the drivers are conscious of the signs and the schools in that area of Milford. However, if the town wants to do so, it may request another test. A request would not guarantee a test would be taken. The state representative also said that if the test is taken the speed limit would probably be increased instead of thus giving the town board a second reason not to pursue the matter. Delbert Poe was present and asked beard members if they had checked into running - water lines to his property on the south side of Williams street. They had not. At the present time a trailer owner is getting his water from a garden hose from a house in

CAR FLIPS OVER — Stanley Martin of Milford lost control of his car while coming over the overhead north of Milford last Friday afternoon at 3:15. The car slid in the grass and flipped over. Mr. Martin was alone in the car at the time. The 1967 Ford was a total loss.

Commissioners OK $2 Million Hospital Bond Issue

In the long pull to the ultimate establishing of a county not-for-profit hospital in Kosciusko county, one of the most significant steps was taken Monday morning when the county board of commissioners voted to approve a $2 million dollar bond issue for this purpose. This action will be I

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and bruises to his knees and rib injuries. Jose A. Carrio, 22, r 1 Milford, who suffered a laceration to his right knee and right arm. And, Isbel G. Olivo, 16, r 1 Milford, brother of the car’s driver. He suffered injuries to his forehead and both legs. All are in good condition.

the area. Board members will check into the costs of installing water mains in that area. Mr. Pee also requested the town do something about the east end of Fourth street. It has not been resurfaced in several years and it’ is impossible to keep the dust out of homes, in that area. The beard approved the oiling of the street. Approval was also given to park board president Dean Troup to have Rookstool Pier of Tippecanoe Lake repair the town’s pier and put it in the water at a cost of S6O for the repairs and $52 for putting Ihe pier in the water. An additional $52 will be paid when the pier is taken out in the fall. Mr. Troup stated that 10 boy scouts and from 20 to 25 girl scouts joined with four adult leaders to rake the park. He commented on the good job they did and on how nice the park looks. He was given permission to look into the purchase of posts to mark the parking area off. The new area should give more parking space at the park. The clerk informed the board that Mrs. Dan Levernier had talked to her about the need for a light at the back edge of the new parking lot on Main street. The board will check on the price of said light before making a decision on same. Harold Manor questioned members of the board about the trash pick up at the Lakeside park this summer. Mr. Manor will put the barrels cut and empty them once a week for the time being for $8 per week. Mrs. Baumgartner informed the board that the telephone company had contacted her and stated they would not pay anymore for having the booth on the town hall lot because it is on public property. The clerk was ordered to tell the telephone company to remove the booth. Mr. Deeter asked board members what he should do about swing board, chains and other equipment that belongs at the

by a publication of their intent, and must be acted upon favorably by the county council. Appearing before the county commissioners on Monday morning were members of the Kosciusko Community Hospital, Inc., executive board John Snell, Robert Maish, Joe Boggs and Arch Baumgartner, and

According to investigating officers Don Sand of the state police department and Don Drake and Jon Hershberger of the Milford police, the 1956 Chevrolet driven by Olivo rounded the 90 degree curve near the Pearle Wherly farm at an apparent high rate of speed and struck a tree as the driver lost control of his vehicle.

Lakeside park that is presently stored with the town’s equipment. He was instructed to contact the park board as the new board probably doesn’t know he has the items. Mrs. Roscoe Coy Heads Indiana WWII Mothers Mrs. Roscoe D. Coy of Michigan City was recently elected president of the state Mothers of World War II organization. Mrs. Coy is the former Gladys Hartter of Milford. The annual convention was held April 24-27 in Elkhart with about 175 persons in attendance. Mrs. Cletus Myers of Syracuse and Mrs. Warren Shively of Nappanee were in Elkhart on April 27 to see their sister installed in her new office. Serving with Mrs. Coy will be Mrs. Lyman Elliott of Goshen, first vice president; Mrs. Adaline Price of Walton, second vice; Mrs. Ella Schoonover of Anderson, recording secretary; Mrs. Luella Beach, College Corners, financial secretary; Mrs. Frances German of Whiting, treasurer; Mrs. Wanetta Anderson, Terre Haute, historian; and Mrs. Hazel Lemons of Portage, sergeant at arms. A total of 23,259 hours was spent last year in hospital work and support of the five veterans hospitals and five non-veterans hospitals. A total of more than $31,800 was spent for rehabilitation work with disabled veterans and their families and more than $2,100 for child welfare work plus $14,400 in community service. A membership drive is currently in progress to augment the 3,010 membership of the organization. Any woman with a son or daughter who has served in the armed forces in World War 11, Korea or Viet Nam or with children presently in uniform. is welcome to join the organization. The 1970 convention will be in Michigan City. ‘Adam And Fallen Man* Is Sunday’s Sermon “Awake to righteousness, and sin not: for some have not the knowledge of God”. This verse from I Corinthians is the Golden Text in this week’s Christian Science Bible Lesson-Ser-mon on “Adam and Fallen Man.” A related passage from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy comments: “A knowledge of evil was never the essence of divinity or manhood.”

county government laison committee chairman Robert Hoffman. Snell spoke for the group outlining to the commissioners that the new hospital board has been duly organized according to the 10-point program the fact-find-ing board had set out and later adopted by the commissioners.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1969

|Drugs And Drug fTopic Os Tuesday Meeting | * $ !•;. Drugs and drug addiction will be the topic of dis■X cussion at a public meeting to be held in the all-purpose room of the Milford elementary school at 7:30 p. m. next $; >•: Tuesday, May 13. & Willis Alt, county extension agent, youth, will show $ two films. One is entitled "Marihuana” and with the help ;$ /I; of the film’s guide, Sonny Bons of “Sonny And Cher,” the ;£• film examines reasons some teenagers go for smoking "pot” and rationally explores these reasons for what they >•'. are. Included are actual and frank interviews with teenage users. The second film, “LSD —Insight or Insanity,” documents the dangers of unsupervised use of LSD and ex•s plains what is known about its physiological and psycho- $ X; logical effects. It counteracts some of the erroneous * ;•:< claims made in prompting the use of LSD, explains the X ;$ possible chromosome damage which may result from its ;j; $• use. This film has excellent technical accuracy and is very effective in reaching the desired audience. X There will be a panel discussion follo ving the films with a question and answer period. £

Milford Police Arrest Four This Week Members of the Milford police department arrested four persons over the week end and during the first part of this week, each on a different charge. Arrested were: Warren J. Kline, 27, Warsaw, ticketed at 11:30 a. m. Saturday lor improper passing. He will appear in justice of the peace Milo Clasc’s court at 10:30 next Saturday morning. Anita Villalovos, Milford, was arrested at 12:30 a. m. Sunday for public intoxication. The defendant payed $21.60 in JP Clase’s ccurt Sunday morning. Doral Haab, Milford, was arrested at 6 p. m. Saturday, May 3, and booked at the county jail on a charge of indecent exposure. He was released on a SI,OOO bond and will appear before JP Harry Dale Doty at 7 p. m. tonight (Wednesday*. Jesse Hernandez was arrested at 11 p. m. Monday for furnish-' ing beer to minors and was lodged in the county jail on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of miners. His bond was set at SI,OOO and he will appear before JP Doty at 7 p. m. tonight. Story hour at SYRACUSE LIBRARY There will be a story hour in the children s department of the Syracuse Library Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for all ages. Fluorescent Light Causes Fire At Beacon The Syracuse firemen were called to the Kale Island Beacon at 12 a.m., Tuesday where a fluorescent light fixture burned out causing damage estimated at $lO. There was no other damage reported. PATTY BERG COMING TO MAXWELTON Patty Berg, golf pro, will be at Maxwelton golf chib, Syracuse, ne>4 Thursday and will play an exhibition match at 3 p.m. At 5 p.m. she will hold a clinic for the public. HOME FOR WEEK END David Fox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Fox of Milford, and freshman at Indiana Central, was at home 'with his parents over the week end. He returned Sunday evening.

Money for the construction of a county not-for-profit hospital is to come from three sources, Mr. Snell reminded the commissioners, ! one-third of which will come from federal Hill-Burton funds. Before HillBurton funds are approved, however, it must be established that a third of the hospital con-

WRC Plans Convention John C. Adams number 278 Women's Relief Corps of Syracuse met Monday night in the Legion hall. Mrs. Zerola Zook, president, opened in regular form. Plans were made for the delegate to attend the state convention. It was decided to attend the Syracuse Church of the Brethren on Memorial Sunday, May 25. for church service. The members will meet at the church at 10:15 a.m. Discussion was held on having a picnic following church services. Cards were signed by the members to send to several ill members. There were 11 members present. Ligonier Firm Has Syracuse Trash Pick-Up Contract At a special meeting Tuesday night town board members opened bids for collection of garbage and trash at Syracuse. There were three bids as follows: Lakeland Sanitation Service of North Webster, $5,200. B and M Trash Removal of Goshen, $7,740. Renner Sanitation Service of Ligonier, $5,000. The bids were opened by town attorney Robert Reed and the contract awarded to Renner Sanitation Service. Said contract is for a weekly pick-up for one year. Joe Hughes of Syracuse, who has had the garbage and trash collection for the past several years, did not submit a bid. Attending the meeting were clerk-treasurer Ronald Sharp, board president Bryon Connolly and members Willard Nusbaum, Loren Longenbaugh, Vernon Beckman and Joe Hughes, Bill Coburn and representatives of the above named companies. MAY 9 BIRTHDAY OF VIRGINIA BEER OBSERVED The birthday club cf which Miss Virginia Beer of r 1 Milford is a member, had a dinner in Goshen last evening. Her birthday is May 9. She received a gift from the members. These who were able to attend were Mrs. Levi Beer, Mrs. Cynthia Stoller, Miss Esther Beer, Miss Carol Weisser and Miss Edith Baumgartner.

struction costs are assured. Arch Baumgartner and Robert Maish invited the commissioners to the Friday night meet ing at the Cardinal Learning Center where representatives from three architectural firms would make a presentation before the hospital board of directors.

V — ■ B \/ IL H \I k $ 1 I ■-' lw !i jHra .</■ SYRACUSE MOTHERS ENJOY PARTY — Members of the Syracuse Mothers, club are shown above with Mrs. George Murphy, "Mrs. America of 1961,” as they held their annual spring party Monday night at the Pickwick Lounge. From left above are Mrs. Noble Blocker, founder of the clubs; Mrs. Ralph Clingaman, party chairman; Mrs. Murphy; and Mrs. Max Brower, vice president cf the Intermediate Mothers club. The members of the Intermediate club served as hostesses for the evening.

Former Mrs. America At Mothers Club Party

Mrs. George E. (Rosemary* Murphy, who was Mrs. America of 1961, told of her experiences at the Mother’s clubs of Syracuse annual spring party held in the Pickwick Lounge Monday night, May 5. Mrs. M.:rphy used the topic, “Are You For Real?” She is the mother of five children and has two foster children living in her home. The family enjoys doing things together and camping is one of the things they enjoy. When she visited the Sioux Indian tribe they made her a full-fledg-ed daughter. Mrs. Murphy won the title of Mrs. America by excelling in domestic skills plus personality, poise, good grooming and ’ participation in community activities. The Intermediate Mother’s club was the hostess club. Mrs. Charles Miller is president of the club and Mrs? Ralph Clingaman was the party chairman. The members and guests were greeted by Mrs. Max Brower, vice president. Mrs. Brower also led the group as it repeated the club collect. Each club president was introduced, then she presented her officers and members. Lovelygifts were given to the outgoing presidents from the members of her club. Door prizes were given to Mrs. Bertha Whitmer of the Senior Mother’s club, Mrs. Darlene Fetters of the Primary Mother’s club, Mrs. Marilyn Deck of the Junior Mother’s club, and Mrs. Lewis S. Immel of the Intermediate Mother’s club. Mrs. Noble Blocker, founder of the Mothers’ clubs gave “Reflections”, telling interesting events, both past and present. She has been in attendance at every annual party. The decorations for the party were in keeping with.the theme, “Are You For Real?” Tiny purse mirrors were given as favors, cut cut crowns were badges, and the door prizes were vanity mirrors. The other committee chairmen for the party were: Badges committee, Mrs. Raymond Jetmore; decorating ccmmittee, Mrs. Robert Searfoss; door prize committee, Mrs. Maurice Dorsey; favors ccmmittee, Mrs. Harold Kline; place and menu committee, Mrs. James Stucky; program committee, Mrs. George Bushong. Returned To Syracuse Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Rehrcr have returned to Syracuse from Sarasota, Fla., where they spent the winter.

SEEKS JUDGMENT The American Finance Company, Inc., seeks a judgment on a promissory note and to foreclose a security agreement filed against Raymond 0. and Peggy J. Warren, r 1 Syracuse, in Elkhart circuit court.

WHS Girb Interview Peace-Loving 'Hippies’

EDITOR’S NOTE: When it came to our attention that a group of so-called “hippies” are living on Waubee Lake, we asked four Wawasee high school girls to interview them and write their impressions of them. Here is a story turned in by Ginger Ganshorn, Barb Gardner Sharon Brase and Roxie Vanlaningham. We went out expecting to find a mass of dirty, wild, drugged-up “hippies.” What we found were some peace-loving people. These boys are renting a twobedrcom cottage from Ma & Pa Homan on Waubee Lake. They are living here because “it’s a good place to live, peaceful, quiet, pretty,” and also because other people will not rent to them. They don’t appreciate the way people “bug them”, driving by and even stopping or hanging out

Kirkwoods Win High Gross, Brammers High Net In Evening Bridge-O-Rama

During an awards presentation held Friday night by th? Lakeland Evening Bridge-O-Ram-a organization, Mr. and Mrs. ( James Kirkwood were awarded high gross for the year and Mr. and Mrs. William Brammer were named as high net winners. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Allen won second high gross and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gray tied for second high net. Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Hawk received the prize for winning the most games. In the evening’s play, held at the Wawasee golf club, Carl Penn won first prize and Mrs. L. M. Kuilema won second. Mr. and Mrs. Brammer won the prize for bidding a small slam and making it. Business Meeting Bob Jones conducted the business meeting, reporting that approximately $325 would be given to the Lakeland Youth Center and $92.60 to the Wawasee Boosters from the card party. The chairmen for next year are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brawn and Mr. and Mrs. Kuilema. HOME FROM KIAMICHIS Several men from the Milford Christian church heve returned to their homes in the Lakeland area after attending a men’s clinic in the Kiamichis mountains of Oklahoma. Making the trip were Bob Auer Bob O’Blenis, John Augsburger, Jr., John Replogle, Cliff Replogle, Stan Custer, Charles J. Myers, Amos Orn, Darrell Orn, Wayne Pope and Carl Shearer.

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the windows to take a picture. Some of these boys that live there are Mark, Jerry, Jan, Brad and Jim. They range from age 18 to 22 and are all local boys. They are artists, poets and have musical ability. They think the Beatles, Bob Dillan and the Lead Zephlyn are really groovey. We agreed! When asked about the Viet Nam War they said — “Still going, isn’t it?” These boys work together to form a cooperative community. No one ever needs anything, because what one has they all have. The reason these boys are living this way is, they don’t want to be conformed or molded bysociety into plastic things. “We are not toys for people to play with,” they chorused. Our views of the “hippies” were tfeat they are only peace- and na-ture-loving individuals.

Guilty Plea Entered In Tax Return Case Chester A. Reid, 55, was indicted last month by a federal grand jury al; Indianapolis after he pleaded guilty to charges of failing to file income tax returns for 1963 and 1964. Reid operates an auto parts store at Syracuse and a lawn mower and auto parts shop at Ligonier. The government said he grossed a total of $134,949 which he failed to report. Federal judge Hugh Dillin ordered a pre-sentence investigation. Former Governor Talks To Milford Lions Monday Former Lions governor Ed Sauer of Warsaw talked to Milford Lions Monday night as they met in the Hickory Lounge at Milford for their regular meeting. Mr. Sauer’s topic for the evening: Lionism. Inuring the business session presided over by president Robert Wolferman, the calendar sales and the club’s eat stand which is put up each year at the North Webster Mermaid Festival were discussed. Lions Dennis Sharp and D. G. Seely were appointed to a committee to select a queen to represent the organization in this year’s festival.