The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 34, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 September 1969 — Page 1

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it k D .■ I ■ B M JR ■-» <& etf *-■ *T*‘ ymfW Shk ’ Bim~ ML /SBHMM■jasMWp^Wgg f f [ —■ AT FRIDAY HEARING — Kosciusko county sheriff Dave Andrews is shown here as he testified Friday before the congressional sub-committee on drug abuse at the Warsaw high school gym Friday afternoon. , Shown above from left besides sheriff Andrews are a recording secretary; Jack Duncan, council and staff director for the Select Education Sub-Committee; congressman Lloyd Meeds (D., Wash.); Indiana Third District congressman John Brademas; and congressman Orval HanSen Sheriff 3 Andrews said there are “about 500” drug users in Kosciusko county, most of its prevalence hinging around the wild growth of marijuana in several northwestern townships in Kosciusko county. He said it comes from the time a hemp mill was located at Nappanee and the government subsidized the raising of hemp (another name for marijuana). He added, there is little or no crime in the county drug-connected. Also appearing before the committee which earlier met at South Bend were Warsaw youth Jerry Cochran, Paul Tinkel, William Mollenhour and Martha Spurgeon. ______

Milford Lions To Mark 25 Years Os Service

Members of the Milford Lions will mark their club’s 25th anniversary Monday night with a ladies’ night dinner at the commons of Wawasee high school at 7 o’clock. A special program of recognition of the club’s original charter members is being arranged, according to club president Dennis Sharp. The program is being arranged by a committee headed by Lion Arch Baumgartner, assisted by Raymond Pinkerton, Arlo Beiswanger, Paul Kizer and Durward Seely. Special guests, besides the ladies and the club’s charter members, will be members of the Goshen Lions club and its 1944 president Claude French. The Goshen Lions club sponsored the Milford club that year. To Hear Lion Hardy Speaker for the occasion will be Past International Lions Director A. Garland Hardy of Muncie, an able and engaging speaker. Lion Hardy became a Lion in Rensselaer in 1948 and became an International Director at the 1959 convention in New York, and he served on the International Board from 1959 to 1961. He was a member of the committee that organized the Lions International Youth Exchange Program. He received the International President’s Award in 1960 and 1961, and served as a member of the District Governors’ Training School staff at the convention in Tokyo, and again this year received the International President's Award. Lion Ed Sauer of Warsaw, past District Governor and well known in Lionism throughout northern Indiana, will serve as master of ceremonies. -* Another special guest will be District Governor Alex Miller of Silver Lake. Special dinner music will be provided by Richard Fehnel. Tickets are now on sale by a committee headed by Lion Paul Kizer. Charter Members The club’s charter members include: John F. Augsburger, C. D. Barnes, Arthur Baumgartner, H. W. Baumgartner, Wilbur Baumgartner, Ray Bray, Lark Becker *, Arlo Beiswanger, C. R. Brittsan *, R. W. Brown, Wayne Bucher, Harold Crafton, T. R. Cunningham, John Davidsen, Ralph Disher *, C. B. Duncan, Paul Emmons, C. W. Estep •» Eugene Felkner, Royce Fuller, Harold

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

A. GARLAND HARDY Geiger, Harry Graham, A. R. Hollar *, Dr. Eldon Hurd *, Robert Huffman, Joseph Judkins, P. G. Kern *, Rev. M. 0. King, E. E. Little *, Howard Love *, Melvin Lyon *, William Martin, Jesse Miller, Ray Miller ♦, Mervin Mishler, C. S. Myers, P. D. McFarren *, Noble Neff *, Chester Overleese *, Harry Phend *, Guy Pinkerton *, Ray Pinkerton, Raymond Poynter, Dr. William Price *, W. D. Rensberger *, Forrest Rusk *, A. C. Scott, Burris Sharp, H. H. Sharp *, C. R. Shuder, R. E. Slabaugh ♦, Dr. H. C. Snyder *, Charles Sponseller, Dr. C. V. Stockberger ♦, Joe Sunthimer *, Roy Treesh *, Donald Vanderveer *, Lehman Wemple *, Herman Weisser, P. R. Wiggins, A. D. Wilson, Earl Wolferman, Vern Wysong *, Harold Young, Joe Estep. * Deceased School Night For Scouting Set For Monday There will be a special meeting for prospective cub scouts, boy scouts and their parents on Tuesday night, Sept. 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Milford elementary school. This is an opportunity for the boys and their parents to learn about scouting and to join a pack or troop. Scouting is an excellent way to teach youngsters new crafts, hiking, camping out, how to get along with other boys and to build a good moral character. Uniform day at school is September 30 with all parents, urged to see their boys are dressed in their uniforms on that day.

Lakeland Enrollment Complete enrollment figures for the Lakeland Community School Coloration on Thursday, Sept. 19, show 3,025 students enrolled in the six schools of the corporation. This is 36 over the 2,989 enrolled during the 1968-69 school year. A break-down by schools shows the following: Milford elementary (K-4)—398 Milford junior high (5-8)—301 North Webster (K-8)—653 Syracuse elementary (K-5)—578 Syracuse junior high (6-8)—310 Wawasee high school (9-12)—785 MILFORD POLICE ARREST THREE Members of the Milford police department arrested three persons over the week end. They follow: Gregory R. Gard, box 106 Etna Green, was arrested on Sunday, Sept. 21, for speeding 55 in a 45 mph zone. Juan M. Pena of Milford was arrested at 1:15 p.m. Sunday for driving without a license. Loren D. Eash, r 4 box 267, Goshen, was arrested at 2:48 p.m. Sunday for operating a motorcycle without a headlight lighted. Recuperating At Home Lorraine Steinke of South Bend is recuperating at his home following his release from Memorial hospital there. He is the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Orn.

* I II - J ~ s I®.- - il HA vpF "■«**•’* * | 1 ’ll M I Iffil Hslli < Mot -*” EXPLAINS ANNEXATION — Steve Hearn, chairman of the Syracuse-Wawasee chamber of commerce committee on annexation, i* shown explaining an annexation map to members of the Syracuse town board last night. _ . • Board members from left are Byron Connolly, Willard Nusbaum, Mrs. Frank Bates, Loren Longenbaugh and Vernon Beckman. \ With Hearn are Jay Jeff ley, president of the chamber of commerce, and Harry VanHemert, building commissioner. ■

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1969

Annexation Os 3 Tracts Proposed

Under the gentle prodding of the Syracuse - Wawasee chamber of commerce, the Syracuse town board last night took what can be considered a giant step forward toward the annexation of three tracts of land into the town’s corporate limits. Meeting at the town hall, the board heard Steve Hearn, chairman of the chamber’s annexation committee, explain the legal aspects of annexation. He told the board they must adopt and publish an annexation ordinance, then remonstrators have 30 days during which they may file a petition against the action with the county court. If no such petition is filed, annexation becomes a reality. On the other hand, if such remonstrance is filed, the circuit court judge may act on the petition, allowing the annexation ordinance to pass or to order a hearing. Three Tracts The three tracts at this point are loosely defined. Tract 1 is that land to be annexed north of the B & O railroad, including some west of the Huntington road and as far north as the county line. Tract 2 is west of town and from the railroad track south, to include the Kinder addition. Tract 3 is that land including most of Wawasee Village and as far south as the Marley steak house building. The tracts will be fully defined in the ordinance now being drawn up by Steve Hearn. It will take 51 per cent of the land owners involved, or those owning 75 per cent of the taxable real estate to remonstrate. Add 2,200 People It was estimated the annexation of the three tracts will increase the town’s population by 2,200, and that it will add $1.5 million taxable valuation to the town. The town now has a taxable valuation of about $3 million. Attending the meeting were board president Byron Connolly, Willard Nusbaum, Mrs. Frank Bates, Loren Longenbaugh, and Vernon Beckman, and clerktreasurer Ronald Sharp. TO RETURN TO KANSAS Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Wiley of Harper, Kansas, will be returning to their home tomorrow, Thursday, following a week’s stay in the home of their son-in- ■ laW and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McCormick, and family of east of town.

SEEK CAT THAT BIT JOHNATHAN KISTLER LAST WEEK Mr. and Mrs. George Kistler, Bay Vista Drive, Syracuse, are asking friends to be on the look-out for a white cat with black spots on it, and, if found, to report it to them. Their Z x /i -year-old son Johnathan was bitten by the cat last Wednesday, Sept. 17, and it is feared he just might have rabies. At any rate, Johnathan is starting a series of shots today as a preventative measure. The Kistlers are asking anyone who might see the halfgrown cat to call them at 4572793.

National 4-H Club Week October 5-11 Fifty 4-H club leaders and members of their families elected officers for the coming year, heard a talk on career guidance, and enjoyed a chicken barbecue carryin dinner at the Elkhart county fairgrounds Thursday evening. Alvin Boise, John Glenn high school guidance teacher, Walkerton, spoke on the ways a 4-H leader can help in career guidance. He cited several actual examples where 4-H projects have led boys and girls into outstanding careers. Myron Yoder, Middlebury, played a vibraharp solo, Carol Hess and Ronda Bemiller, both of Harrison township, played a piano duet. These were share the fun winners last spring. Floyd Rheinheimer, Middlebury Hustlers 4-H leader, was elected president. Max Newcomer, Union Junior Happy Hustlers 4-H leader, was elected vice president, Mrs. Edna Van Diepenbos, Waterford Victory Crew 4-H leader, was elected secretary. The 4-H success idea was presented by Mrs. Boyd Everest for the Jackson township clubs. Pledges to the flags were led by Mrs. Lola Yoder and Mrs. Charlene Christophel. Mrs. Robert Stark presented devotions. Mrs. Helen Yoder led group sihging and as a representative on the fair board, took suggestions for improvement. Mrs. Karen Henderich and Zale Frey, extension youth agents, were in charge of dinner and meeting arrangements. They also recognized eight leaders who had attended five of the six leadership training meetings this past year.

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Syracuse Youth Hospitalized In Saturday Wreck Robert S. Betes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill S. Betes, Syracuse, driving a 1965 Chevrolet convertible, hit a parked truck in front of 600 Front street, Syracuse, at 9:45 p.m. Saturday night. The youth was taken to the Goshen hospital where five stitches was taken in his tongue, three in his lip and he received lacerations to his chin and hip bruises. The youth, who told Syracuse police officers he became ill while driving home, hit the truck belonging to John S. Fisher, the impact caused the truck to go over the curbing and hit a tree. It traveled 30 feet. The Beteses reside at 606 Front street. Betes was released from the hospital on Sunday. SQUIRREL HUNTER SHOOTS SELF IN TOE LAST WEEK! Larry McCullough, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom McCullough of r 3 Syracuse, shot himself in the toe while squirrel hunting last Wednesday evening. He was taken to the Syracuse clinic Thursday morning, where the second, toe of his right foot was treated and be was released. The shot passed through the toe. “SURPRISED” ON 61st BIRTHDAY Ernest C. Bailey of Milford celebrated his 61st birthday last week and was honored with two surprise parties. A Penn Control employee, a surprise party was held at Penn’s Friday, a lovely gift received and refreshments served. Friday evening, Mr. Bailey was surprised at another party in his honor in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Winford Adams at Nappanee. He also received lovely gifts from Nappanee and Milford guests and refreshments were served. entertains over week end Mr. and Mrs. Robert Topper of Milford entertained over the week end for the former’s sister,, Mrs. Roy Tillman of LaPorte and also his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Mann of Union Mills.

ROBERT VANANDAS HOME FROM EUROPE WEDNESDAY P. M. Mr. and Mrs. Robert VanAnda and children, Bob, Jr., and Jacqueline, were Friday evening dinner guests of Mr. VanAnda s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Van Anda at Lake Wawasee. The Robert VanAndas were en route to their home in Fort Wayne after a two-week tour of Europe, including a week in Rome and five days in London. Robert VanAnda had met the qualifications for the all expense paid tour sponsored by the company where he is employed. CLUB MEETS AT DEWART LAKE The Wednesday Afternoon club of Syracuse met for its first meeting of the club year in the home of Mrs. Ray Jones at Dewart Lake. A salad was served by the hostess, who also gave the program, “Traveling to Europe”. She showed slides and gave comments of her three-week trip aboard visiting Holland, Germany, Austria, Belgium and Switzerland. The next meeting will be with Miss Katherine Rothenberger at Papakeechie lake on October 1. There were 22 members present. UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS DOWN Indiana’s unemployment insurance claims total last week was down to 13,459, the lowest weekly figure since November, 1966. John F. Coppes, director of the Indiana Employment Security Division, said that the four per cent decrease from the previous week’s 14,013 total could be attributed to the absence of large-scale layoffs and additional recalls of workers by various industries. He also said that last week’s total was more than 14 per cent under the same week a year ago when unemployed workers filed 15,722 claims. STORY HOUK AT LIBRARY OCT. * Mrs. Charles Kerlin has announced there will be a children’s story hour at the Milford Public library on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 2 o’clock. This will be held in the children’s department with Mrs. Donn Kesler, children’s librarian, in charge.

NUMBER 34

Death Confuses Litigation In Circuit Court The death of an Elkhart woman is bound to cloud litigation in a case filed earlier this month in the Kosciusko couity circuit court. Mrs. Vera Joan Anderson, 41, of 216 Garver Avenue, Elkhart, died unexpectedly Friday in the Goshen hospital and final rites were held Monday afternoon at the Forest G. Hay funeral home in South Bend. Earlier this month Mrs. Anderson filed a $50,000 judgment against Fitzhugh Lee Turner, r 4 Syracuse, and Elmer Smith, r 2 Syracuse, both officials of the Monsanto Chemical Company of Ligonier, charging them with malicious prosecution and defamation of character or slander. An employee of the Midwestern Rubber Company of Dunlap, Mrs. Anderson had been arrested by FBI special agents on September 8, 1967, and was lodged in the Elkhart county jail at Goshen on a charge of interstate shipment of stolen merchandise. In the suit, filed with the clerk of the Kosciusko county circuit court, Mrs. Anderson stated that on October 18, 1967, a United States District Court grand jury refused and declined to return an indictment against her on the charge and the action was abandoned by the government. The suit charges the two defendants made investigations and statements to the FBI agents alleging that Mrs. Anderson and her husband shipped oottles to a Saint Louis, Mo., firm in interstate commerce knowing them to be stolen. She stated the bottles had been purchased from the Ligonier Monsanto firm. The plaintiff alleged she had no knowledge of any theft and had no reason to know the bottles had been stolen. She denied knowingly participating in the transportation of any stolen merchandise of value in interstate commerce from Indiana to Missouri. The plaintiff further set out that there was no information by the defendants to give rise to a complaint against the plaintiff, and no cause for her arrest. She added that allegations made by the defendants which led directly to and instigated the complaint upon which the arrest of the plaintiff was made without legal foundation and were made maliciously and without cause. I Mrs. Anderson contends that because of the arrest her name and reputation have been damaged and she has suffered emotional and nervous shock and disability - because of the incident. She was requesting a jury trial. The deceased plaint ff was born in South Bend November 18, 1927, and lived there most of her life. She was married to Robert Anderson. 4 Youth Center Director Tom Kitch Resigns Tom Kitch, director of the Lakeland Youth Center at Syracuse, has resigned as; director of the Youth Center. Merl Smith of the adult board stated Mr. Kitch will continue to help on dance nights, Friday and Saturday. Mr. Smith also stated that the board is looking for a full time director and anyone interested may contact him or any of the board members. Douglas Miller is working temporary as acting director. Fellowship Clasi Meets With Stanley Custers Members of the Fellowship class and the evangelist committee of the Milford Christian church met Monday evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Custer of r 1 Milford for a salad bar and homemade ice cream. There were S 4 in attendance. Mrs. Dale Stump won the door prize.