The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 27, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 August 1969 — Page 5

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rj the center of things New Tourism Campaign Underway INDIANAPOLIS - Lt. Gov. Richard E. Folz today unveiled Indiana’s new tourism promotion campaign, based on the theme: “Indiana — The Center of Things.” The lieutenant governor called attention to" "Indiana's geographic location and to the growing number of recreational and cultural events taking place in the

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Hoosier state that make it “the center of things.” The theme is carried out in a new advertising design which features “Indiana” as the bullseye of a brightly colored target •with the slogan “The Center of Things” carried beneath. The theme will be utilized on promotional materials and advertising of the Tourist Division, Indiana Department of Commerce, thruout the coming year Folz made the announcement at a State House news conference this morning. Noting a mushrooming trend of automobile pleasure travel, Folz commented that Indiana’s location insures that millions of motorists will pass through the state each year. He went on to say that Indiana in its own right is fast becoming a center of recreational and cultural activities. “We have many outstanding college and professional athletic teams and events and, our state is making great strides forward in providing entertainemnjf activities,” the lieutenant governor said. o “Now we must let the rest of the country know what our state

It is estimated that about 65 million people went fishing at least once last year — ranging from little ones just barely bigger than the fish they caught to senior types whose retirement has permitted fishing to become a fulltime occupation. More boys and girls each year are learning to fish in summer camp programs and in instructional programs operated by tackle manufacturers, schools, churches and civic organizations. Fishing has become a featured attraction on family camping expeditions, involving mother and dad and all the youngsters.

gills abound in almost every state. Largemouth bass can be taken in most states and the many varieties of trout can be caught in fresh waters everywhere. Some northern species such as muskie. walleye, pickerel and lake trout can usually be found only in the northern tier of states and in Canada, although the world record walleye (25 lbs.) was taken from Old Hickory Lake in Tennessee. Implantation of Coho and Chinook salmon from western U.S. coastal waters into the Great Lakes has provided a whole new spprtfishing challenge to fishermen in the upper midwest. Increasing development of farm ponds and dam-impounded waters has brought many of the traditional “good-catching-and-good-eat-ing” fish into almost every section of the continent.

has to offer,” he said. An intensive state and national advertising campaign was out lined at the meeting. It includes bumper and window stickers, billboards; magazine advertising, radio and television programs, posters and banners. Folz is director of the Indiana Department of Commerce, which, among other things, is the state’s tourist promotion agency. MILFORD LOCALS Saturday afternoon guests of David Fox of Milford were Craig Ruch and Greg Jackson, both of Milford, and Gary Click. Gary is a college friend of David’s. Miss Lou Baumgartner and niece, Mary Ellen Baumgartner, Elkhart, visited Saturday afternoon with Mary Ellen’s father, Henry Baumgartner, and her brothers, Charles and Dave, of Milford.

Fishing fever is a malady known to infect all sizes, ages and sexes of the human species. Fishing is not an avocation reserved just for fathers.

Almost anything that swims is fair game for the sport fisherman. Favorite species vary widely from region to region but panfish such as bream, crappie, blue-

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The second annual meeting of the Waubee Lake Property Owners Association will be held Friday, Aug. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the Milford fire station. All property owners and interested persons are asked to attends John Winter from the state conservation department will be present to give a short informative talk and answer questions. I I “ | Lakeland i Golf J 32 ENJOY GOLF TOURNAMENT Thirty-two ladies wei*e present at the South Shore golf club August 5 for a throw out tournament. | Eighteen hole winners were Ruth Kerlin and Gayle Van Zant, BMT j KALE ISLAND BAIT HOUSE

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likely to be surface feeding during the tranquil hours before sdnrise and just after sunset. An even better rule says “go fishing whenever the fish are biting.” The early and late rule applies, also, to the time of year — spring and fall in most parts of the country are regarded as being more productive for fishermen than the hottest days of midsummer.

to enjoy fishing for exotic species while others get as much fun casting for bluegills down behind the old bam or jigging for catfish on the banks of the river that cuts through the middle of town. Pollution of our water resources has become one of the scandals of our civilization but important progress is being made in assuring the continuing availability of clean waters where fish can thrive in every part of the conintent.

A business meeting and election of officers will conclude the meeting. The board of directors would like to ask the cooperation of all property owners in refraining from throwing anything —- from trash to grass — into the lake and to report any persons attempting to do so. tied for first; Julia Reed, second; Josephine Waltz, third; and Joan Stoelting, fourth.. Nine hole winners were Jeanette Humphries, first; Pearl Herrman, second: Betty White, third: and Becky Bushong, Ellie Ogle, Nedra Beebe and Mary Lou Fries, tied for fourth; and Kay Bostick, low putts. MEDAL IS PLAY AT MAXWELTON Medal was the play enjoyed by 33 ladies at the Max welt on golf course on Tuesday. Eighteen hole winners were as follows: Low gross, Marge Newcomer: second low gross, Betty Kline; third low gross, Linda Kline; low net, Sandy Connor; low putts, Rose Matthews. Nine hole winners were as follows: Low gross, tie between Donna Johnson and Helen Hagan: low net, Nancy Mousley; low putts. Barbara Kay. Mrs. Larry Seheuer and daughter Bianca and Mrs. Thomas Gilbert, all of Syracuse, spent Monday evening with Mrs. Joel Light at Warsaw.

An old rule of thumb for fresh water fishermen says “the time to fish is early and late.” This means, of course, that fish are more

Rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, canals, oceans are available to almost everyone in the country. Some people journey far from their homes

Bluegills Biting At Wawasee Northeastern Indiana: Salamonie Reservoir anglers are taking some largemouth and smallmouth bass and a few bluegills. Anglers fishing in the Tri-Coun-ty area are doing well. Bluegills are being taken from top water at North Otter, Hogback, Golden and Big Bauer lakes. Largemouth bass are biting on crickets and redworms at Hogback, Silver and Hamilton lakes. Good northern pike catches are reported at Round lake. Bluegills are being caught at Appleman, Little Turkey, Adams, and Big Long lakes in LaGrange county. Also, they are catching bass at Shipshewana lake, and brown , and rainbow trout are being taken on night crawlers at Oliver lake. In Noble county Big Long and High lakes are providing good catches of largemouth bass are catches of largemouth bass. Also, being taken from the narrows at Chain O’ Lakes State Park. Some catches of crappies are reported from Steinbarger lake and channel catfishing in the St. Joseph river at Cedarville. At Tri-County State Fish and Game area bluegills are biting on worms. Also anglers are getting bluegills from Chapman and Center lakes. Winona Lake reports silver bass and largemouth bass are comirig out of the Tippecanoe river. At Lake Wawasee bluegills are being caught in top water, as well as largemouth and a few northern pikes. STOCK CAR RACING ' New Paris Speedway North of Syracuse — Friday — ELEVEN EVENTS FIRST RACE 8:00 — Saturday — TEN EVENTS FIRST RACE 7:30 TOP SPORT THRILLS FOR ONLY $2.00

There seems to be no explanation since fishing casts a spell on most of those who take up an expensive rod and reel or simple cane pole. “Undoubtedly fishing is a Wholesome form of recreation that can' cement family ties or friend-with-friend better than most other activities. It can revitalize and rejuvenate all who ‘cast themselves upon the water.’ “Until the riddles of fishing are fully solved (and every angler learns to outwit every fish) angling will probably continue to have a hypnotic effect, causing the fisherman to lose track of time and in the process forget cares and problems that may plague him in the normal pursuits of life. “To find out why fishing is fascinating all a non-angler has to do is try it.”

enjoy fishing. The stores that sell fishing tackle, the many state and local tourist agencies, the many books, magazines and newspapers that cover fishing all provide help in knowing how to get the most out of fishing.

George Purvis, writing on the “Fascination of Fishing” in the Arkansas Baptist, said: “Nonanglers have long wondered about the fascination of fishing.

Gettings the best equipment you can afford, planning ahead to make your fishing trip as comfortable, enjoyable and productive as possible is the best way to

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