The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 26, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 July 1969 — Page 1

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VOLUME 6

‘Biggest And Best’ Ribbon Cutting To Open 53rd County Free Fair

The 53d week-long Kosciusko county free fair will get underway at Monday as the 1969 queen contestants join 1968 queen Mrs. John (Pat Bisig) Evans of North for the ribbon cutting ceremony at 7 p.m. The fair is billed as the “biggest and best in northern Indiana.” >

The reigning queen is a striking beauty who was crowned last August when she turned in $l,OlO to the Alpha Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, sponsors of the penny per vote contest. Pat is a 1969 graduate of Warsaw high school and was married to John Evans on July 20. Girls entered in this year’s contest are as follows: Teresa Gill, Miss Claypool; Cathy Jo Long, Miss Leesburg; Susan Shirey, Miss Mentone; Ellen Freeman, Miss Milford; Karen Webb, Miss North Webster; -Chris Caudill, Miss Silver Lake; Sue Bahn, Miss Syracuse I; Sherry Butler, Miss Syracuse II; Sara Clemens, Miss Warsaw i; Donnette Chambers, Miss Warsaw II; and Marcia Miller, Miss Warsaw 111. The girl who -collects the most money over a set period is named queen. The sorority uses the money for speech and hearing work in the county. The new queen will be revealed and crowned August 9 following the races in the grandstand area. Dress Revue The 4-H activities of Monday night will officially open at 8 p.m. with a dress revue to be held in the nearby Warsaw high school. A king and queen will be crowned and tenure awards will be presented to outstanding 4-Hers. A pony pull is also set for Monday. It will be held on the fairgrounds at 7:30. The 4-H pony, draft horse and mule show will be conducted on Tuesday in the horse tent. The 4-H-swine show will be held at 9 a. m. with the 4-H poultry, rabbits, pigeons and ducks being judged at 1 and 3 p.m. The 4-H sheep show will begin at 7 p.m. and (.he auto thrill circus will be held in the grandstands at 8 p.m. Kiddies day is Wednesday with reduced prices on all rides for kiddies. The open pony show will be held at the horse tent and the 4-H beef show will begin at 9 a.m. The open sheep show will be held at 1 p.m. A full program of racing will be held during the evening with time trials beginning at 6:30 with the teen dance, at 8:30. event will begin at 7:30. Auction Day Thursday is the saddle horse judging and the 4-H dairy show. Both begin at 9 a.m. The annual livestock auction will begin at 6:30 with the teen dance at 8:30. Each year this auction draws livestock auctioneers from throughout the county to conduct the sale of the prize animals. Last year the sale made $57,658.25 for the owners of the 317 animals sold. Merchants, agriculture business firms, livestock dealers, farmers and supporters of 4-H work are expected to attend and buy the prize animals. Arrangements have been made, as in the past, for trucks to haul livestock to stockyards and sale barns and buyers can easily arrange to have their livestock purchases handled for them. Friday is another day for the kids with prices being once more. The 4-H horse-lialter classes will be judged from 10 a. m. till noon with |he dairy' show continuing throughout the day as Guernsey, Ayrshire, Jersey and Brown Swiss cattle are judged. Open class horses will be judged in the afternoon. Pony races will be held at 10 p.m. Open class beef show will begin at 10 a.m.

Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (£«t. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE -WAWASEE JOURNAL (E»t. 1907)

The Holstein dairy show will be held on Saturday as will the horse show.. The fair will close with the evening’s racing program and the crowning of the 1969 queen. WAUBEE GRANGE HAS MEETING Waubee Grange met Thursday evening, July 24, in the Milford hall for the regular meeting with Earl W-olferman serving as master pro tem. Nine officers answered to roll call. Mrs. Ruth Miller, chairman of the women’s activities committee, reminded the members to remember the grange’s adopted patient at the Fort -Wayne state school whose birthday will occur August 21. Cards or small gifts would be appreciated. She also announced that old eye glasses had been sent to the New Eyes for the Needy, Inc. Other" announcements included the brownie and Christmas decorations contest which will be held September 11, which will also be Booster Night. A get-well card was signed by all of those present and sent to Mrs. Leon Tucker, who is a patient in the Elkhart hospital. Earl Wolferman, Paul Ruch, and Herman Miller cleaned up the alley grounds around the hall Saturday morning. The next meeting on August 14 will be in charge of the agriculture committee, Marshall Estep, Frank Charlton, Glen Pinkerton, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Pinkerton and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Plickard. Cookies, sandwiches, and iced tea were served by the ladies. Senator Augsburger On H And W Committee Indiana state senator John F. Augsburger of Milford is a member of the health and : welfare study committee. The committee, composed of 15 members, met on July 16 to study all phases of health and welfare and to formulate plans and committees to study the problems. Three sub-committees were named—air pollution and chemical compounds, welfare and health. Senator Augsburger is chairman of the air pollution and chemical compounds committee. The committee plans a complete study of pesticides and insecticides, including DDT with recommendations to be made at the next session of the legislature if needed. Unhurt In Two-Car Accident Saturday Rclland L. Blakely, 44, of Syracuse. and Lloyd J. Cripe, 43, of ■r 4 Goshen, were both unhurt in a two-car accident Saturday at College road and CR 27 at the south Goshen city limits. Cripe was westbound on College road and accelerated his 1964 Plymouth in an attempt to avoid an accident. Blakely, northbound on CR 27, drove his 1966 Chevrolet into the left rear fender of Cripe's car. Goshen patrolman Albert reported damage was minor. VISITS IN SYRACUSE Mrs. Edwin Bracke of Chicago, spent several days visiting at Syracuse. Mrs. Bracke is the former Marie Winters, a native of Syracuse. She left Wednesday to visit her son in Michigan.

HEAVY RAIN HITS HERE Heavy rains hit the Lakeland area on Saturday night with 214 inches reported falling at Milford. The rain halted farm operations and kept farmers from harvesting their crops. A report from the Farm Bureau, however, revealed that little crop damage was reported as a result of the rain.

Syracuse C of C Board In Called Meeting July 24 The board of directors of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce held a special called meeting Thursday night, July 24. At this meeting they authorized the Christmas decoration committee to start making their contacts for new decorations. Annexation plant were also discussed. A report will be given at the next chamber of commerce meeting on August 14. All members are requested to set aside the 14th of August for a special dinner meeting in the evening and a ladies’ night. After the dinner members and their wives will attend the Enchanted Hills playhouse where they will be entertained by Broadway s Abe Burrows’ “Cactus Flower”. The time and place for the meeting will be announced later. A special request for all Chamber of Commerce members that would like any of their literature included in the new portfolio for mailing should send same to the secretary’s office. MILLER FAMILY HAS GATHERING Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller of Milford were hosts to the Miller gathering of the families of Airroll, Marshall, and Herman Miller Sunday at the fire station in Milford. A potluck dinner was served at the noon hour and the afternoon was spent in visiting. CELEBRATES 10th BIRTHDAY TUESDAY Norman Ray Vanlaningham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vanlaningham of r 2 Milford, celebrated his 10th birthday Tuesday night at his home with members of Webelo den cub scout pack 47. Refreshments of ice cream, cake and Kool-aid were served.

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PAT (BISIG) EVANS, REIGNING COUNTY FAIR QUEEN

North Webster Girl Holds Fair Queen Title For '6B

Pretty Pat Evans is the current Kosciusko county fair queen. She will crown the 15th queen on Saturday, Aug. 9, following the stock car races which will be held on the grounds. Pat collected $l,OlO last year to win the contest. Money collected is used by the Alpha Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority who conduct the contest each year in cooperation with fair officials. The money is used for speech and hearing aid in the entire county. Pat is a 1969 graduate of Wawasee high school and was mar? ried to John Evans on July 20. She resides in North Webster with her husband. Former fair queens are as follows: 1955— Nancy Anderson, Warsaw 1956— Margie Long, Warsaw 1957— Janet Riley, Syracuse 1958— Carol Emmons, Warsaw 1959— Brenda Stabler, Syracuse 1960— Sue Baker, Warsaw 1961— Judy Fisher, Warsaw 1962— Shirley Whitehead, Syracuse 1963— Vicki Silveus, Warsaw 1964— Judy Lantz, Syracuse 1965— Martha Clemens, Warsaw 1967—K a re n Ringgenberg, Pierceton 1967— Cheryl Lenwell, Pierceton 1968— Pat Bisig, North Webster RETURNS FROM VACATION Mrs. Vivian Priddy of Syracuse returned home Friday from a three week vacation spent visiting relatives at Anderson and Indianapolis.

CHURCH OF GOD • MISSION CIRCLE MEETS The Syracuse Church of God Mission circle met July 23 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Karry .Stutzman. The president, Mrs. Jack Elam, presided. Mrs. Ida Hibschman gave the devotions. She read an article entitled “The Lord’s Letters to the Seven Churches in Asia Minor”, written by Rev. Philip Teng. Mrs. Martha Koble led in prayer. A letter was read from Jim and Barbara Hibschman, who are missionaries in the Philippines. Following the business session the meeting closed with prayer. An auction sale of baked goods was held. The hostess served refreshments to the 11 adults and eight children present. Blow Out Is Accident Cause Monday A tire went flat on the auto driven by Dan Henson, 16, Milferd, at 11:35 a.m. Monday, causing the driver to lose control and skid into a NIPSCo pole oji the north side of the junior high school grounds. Dan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Henson of Milford. Officer Stan Holderman of the county sheriff’s office gave no estimate of damage but reported damage to the right rear, rear quarter panel and back glass.

Lakeland’s Proposed Budget Down 9(

The board of school trustees of the Lakeland Community School Corporation meeting in special session have proposed a budget for 1970 of $2,488,734. The budget provides $2,156,810 in the general fund, an increase of $189,746 over the 1969 budget. In the debt service fund the budget provides $331,924, a decrease of $3,545 over 1969. The rate to be advertised is $4.51 for the general fund, 53 cents for debt service and 25 cents for the cumulative building fund. The total rate proposed is $5.29, a reduction of .09 over the 1969 rate. A 12 per cent increase in assessed valuation was used in preparing the budget. If the recent estimate of the county assessor of 18-24 per cent is correct, the rate will decrease further when actual assessed valuation is known. A comparison of the 1970 budget with the 1969 budget shows the following: Administration, down $8,188: • instruction, up $138,711 - (represents the increased cost of teacher salaries and two additional teachers to the staff); attendance, up $300; health services, up $2,181 due to enactment of legislation; transportation, up $9,450; operation of plant, up $30,441; maintenance, up sll,000; fixed charges of insurance and social security, up $5,050; community services, up $4,800; capital outlay, down $4,000. The public hearing for the budget which will be advertised, has been set for August 28, 7:30 p.m. at the office of the superintendent. Syracuse Church To Have Bible Display At Fair The history of the English Bible with posters will be on display XjhTTftjseiusko county fair in Warsaw August 4 9. The exhibit will be sponsored by the Grace Bible church of Syracuse. Some old and unique Bibles and Bible - related books will be added in presenting the history of the English Bible says pastor Robert Graff. The scriptures have now been translated into more than 1280 tongues and scripture portions in many languages from around the world will be on display in the tent. Watson Goodman of World Missionary Press, Winona Lake, has given scripture portions in 22 diverse languages for the display. A section of the exhibit which usually attracts considerable interest is a portion from the Braille Bible used by the blind. HOST CARRY-IN AND COOK-OUT DINNER Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hollar of Waubee lake on Sunday evening at a carry-in dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Enos Hollar, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hollar and son Rodney, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hollar, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hollar, all of Milford, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hollar of Nappanee, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Hollar and Alan of Syracuse, Miss Ginger Hollar of Indianapolis and Terry Hollar of Dwight, 111. Apply For Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses:Steven Howard Wright, 24, r 1 Warsaw, photographer, and Patricia Kay Cripe. 19, Syracuse; Douglas Charles Wells. 19, r 4 Syracuse, student, and Cynthia Beth Jones, 18, Syracuse, secretary.

ANGLERS CATCHING BIG ONES AT WAWASEE Bluegills are being caught in deep water at North Otter Lake, Morse Lake and Walters Lake, all in Steuben county. . Largemouth bass are biting at Hamilton Lake and Crooked Lake. In Kosciusko county at Lake Wawasee, anglers are catching northern pike, one weighing 16 pounds and 9 ounces. They also are catching smallmouth bass, reck bass and bluegills on top water, using night crawlers as bait. At Tri-County State Fish and Game Area bluegills are being lured in deep water. Dewart Lake, Goose Lake, Palestine Lake, Carr Lake and Center Lake reports bluegills. At Webster Lake and Barbee Lake largemouth bass are being caught on night-crawlers. At St. Joseph River and Saint Mary’s they are catching channel catfish on trot lines. Sylvan Lake is yielding bluegills, bass and crappies. In La Grange county, Cedar Lake reports largemouth bass and Pretty Lake bluegills. In Saint Joseph River in Elkhart county they are taking smallmouth bass and rock bass, as well as northern pike out of Elkhart River. Electrical Transformer Blows At Syracuse An electrical transformer on a utility pcle blew up Sunday at 9:30 a.m., permitting an electric wire to fall across a garage. The accident happened at the residence of Richard Trammell, 201 north Huntington street, Syracuse. Firemen were able to extinguish the fire and save the garage. Only miner damage was reported. Part of the uptown business district and the near west part of town was without elecrical power for 55 minutes while the transformer was replaced. 1969 Indiana State Fair dates — August 22 - September 1.

4-H Livestock Sale At The County Fair Aug. 7 Deserves Your Support (An Editorial) The 4-H clubs over the county whose members raise prize animals to show and to sell at the county fair are again appealing for support at their livestock sale at the livestock building at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7. It should not be overlooked that the Kosciusko county free fair is one of the finest in the state of Indiana, and that the livestock sale is one of the best. It’can only be kept in the forefront with the support of individuals and merchants at the livestock sale. Kosciusko county is a great county with its Ihkes, industry and fertile farm land. Sometimes the fertile farm land takes a back seat, but where the 4-H youngsters are concerned this is not true. These young folks work their hearts out to raise animals to be shown at the county fair, and many a tear is shed as they see their pet animals go over the auction block. In some cases bidding goes well for 4-H members where their dads are well known and where they are big buyers at local elevators and implement dealers. Others, in smaller communities, find it hard to get this support. Let’s not overlook any of these young. 4-H members this year. Let’s really get behind them and see that they get top dollar for their animals. This way we can be sure 4-H programs will remain a vibrant and vital part of rural Kosciusko county.

NUMBER 26

Three Injured In Two-Car Crash Tuesday Benjamin J. Liniger, 17, r 2 Syracuse, driving a 1968 Chevrolet. received a lacerated nose and possible right arm fracture when his car rammed the rear of a 1962 Oldsmobile driven by Roy J. Sellers, 73. of 1932 DeCamp, Elkhart at 12:05 p.m. on Tuesday. The accident occured south of Syracuse on SR 13. Mrs. Lauretta Sellers, 65, a passenger in her husband’s car, received a whiplash neck injury. Mr. Sellers received a strained back and possible arm fracture. All three were taken to the clinic at Syracuse. Mr. Sellers had stopped on SR 13, preparing to make a left turn on 620 east. Liniger behind him, coming at a high rate of speed skidded 132 feet, hitting the rear of the Sellers car and pushing it 156 feet down the road. State trooper James Risner, who investigated, listed damage to the Liniger car at SSOO and S3OO damage to the Sellers vehicle. SHOWER HONORS BRIDE-ELECT OF LYNN PITTMAN A luncheon shower was given last week honoring Miss Suzanne Hullihan of Hebron in the Don Myers home at Goshen. Miss Hullihan will become the bride of Lynn Pittman of Syracuse on Saturday, Aug . 16, at Valparaiso. Her chosen colors of green and white were used in the decorations and appointments along with yellow snapdragons and greenery. Among the guests were the mothers of the couple, Mrs. Virgil Hullihan of Hebron and Mrs. Dean Pittman of Syracuse and the grandmothers of the prospective bridegroom, Mrs. Elmo Niccum and Mrs. Orlie Gibson, .both of Goshen.