The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 37, Milford, Kosciusko County, 15 October 1969 — Page 1

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VOLUME 6

Denied Hill-Burton Funds

Hospital Groups Told To 'Settle Differences’ By State Board

Advanced hospital facilities for Kosciusko county will go begging until at least 1971 as a result of action taken last Wednesday by the Indiana Advisory Hospital and Health Facilities Council at Indianapolis. More properly it could be stated because of the non-action of the health department group. Hear Vying Groups The state board heard Kosciusko county vying groups, both of which were seeking federal Hill-Burton funds to advance their hospital aims for this tyThe two groups represented were the newly-formed Samuel C. Murphy Foundation, representing the present Murphy Medical Center, and headed by Mrs. June Baumgarten, daughter of Mrs. Hazel Murphy, owner of the present proprietary county hospital facility. The other was the Kosciusko Community Hospital, Inc., whose board of directors chairman is Lawrence Castaldi. The state board heard arguments from both groups, then stated that to approve recommedations would only be to duplicate facilities in the county. In effect, said one member of the KCH group present at the hearing, the state board “told us to go home and iron out our differences.” Appearing for the Samuel Murphy Foundation was attorney Max Reed and Mrs. Baumgartner; and appearing for the KCH group was Mr. Castaldi, attorney Phil Harris, and Frank Briggs of Denver, of the Herman B. Smith consultant firm, and Warsaw City Councilman Graham Kreicker. Also present for the Murphy Foundation was Dr. Austin Johnson of Columbia university, New York, and Bud Cartwell, Murphy accounting representative from Chicago. Under Fire The Murphy Medical Center has been under fire for several years by a lay group for failure to provide what this group feels is adequate medical services for a growing Kosciusko county. The heat became more intense as the lay group sought and obtained from the Kosciusko county board of commissioners and county council approval for a $2 million bond issue for new facilities construction. Other funds to supplement the building of a $4 million not-for-profit hospital facility, hopefully, were to come from the federal HillBurton funds and from private subscription or donation. Castaldi. upon returning from Indianapolis late Thursday night, said the move by the Murphy Medical Center was “another in a series of stalling tactics” to sidetrack the Kosciusko Community Hospital group from gaining their ends. “They’re hoping in another year we will become discouraged,” he said, "but it just won’t work.” Attempts have been made to purchase the Murphy Medical Center by a committee of the KCM group but no firm purchase price could be obtained from the owners. The state health council did approve a number of Hill-Burton requests as follows: Adams county, $808,783; La Grange county, $365,000; Broadway Methodist Hospital, Crown Point, and St. Mary Mercy Southeast Hospital, Gary, $1.2 million each. Other Facilities Construction and equipment funds for out-patient diagnostic and treatment facilities were recommended for: Reid Memorial Hospital, Richmond, $341,381; Greencroft Nursing Home, Goshen, $330,520; Delaware County Mental Retardation (Continued On Page 2, Sec. 1'

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

gw I I ■ ilßsml \ \ f A ipsKSj CONFISCATE MARIJUANA — Milford chief of police Don Drake is shown above with five large bags of marijuana found near Milford Sunday. The confiscated marijuana has been turned over to the county sheriff. Officer Drake stated the marijuana was picked sometime Saturday evening or early on Sunday morning by person or persons unknown and placed in a cornfield on county road 1100 north for a later pick up. Apparently the scheduled pick up was canceled or not completed before the marijuana was discovered by the vigilante committee formed in the area to help track down the marijuana pickers.

Installation Held At Milford Legion Post Monday district commander Joe Watkins of Warsaw attended the Monday night meeting of the Ancil Geiger Post 22§, American Legion, Milford, at which time he installed Bruce McClintic as post commander. He replaces commander Lamar Rarig who will be moving to Florida in the near future. Also installed by the district commander were: First vice commander Eugene Felkner and second vice commander Larry Bray. Various announcements were made and members reminded of the Halloween party on October 31. Other routine business of the post was conducted by commander Rarig, before the close of the evening. MENTAL HEALTH CHRISTMAS DRIVE PROGRAM BEGINS Mrs. Arch Baumgartner and Mrs. William Brammer are reminding persons in the Lakeland area that they- now have names of girls at the state school in Fort Wayne who will have a giftless Christmas without your help. Persons and organizations wishing names of girls at the school should contact The MailJournal office at either Milford or Syracuse or Brammer Furniture in Syracuse. The deadline for gifts this year is November 15. Milford Teenager In Accident At Larwill A Milford teenager, Steven L. Fox. 19, r 1 Milford, escaped injury last Friday at 11:10 p.m. when his car and one operated by Lorenco Escobeda, 38, of Fort Wayne, collided at the junction of state road 5 and US 30 in Larwill. Fox was eastbound on the federal highway and was making a left turn to go north on Indiana 5. Escobeda was following and struck the Fox auto squarely in the rear. Escobeda's car spun around and was headed west when it stopped. Escobeda was cited for following too closely.

Jan Weldy Given 2 To 10 Year Term At Goshen Jan Weldy, 21, Nappanee, was found guilty of possession of narcotic drugs and sentenced by Elkhart circuit court judge Aldo J. Simpson to two to 10 years in the state reformatory. He was also fined SI,OOO. Evangelistic Services At Bethel Church The Bethel Church of the Brethren of Milford will hold evangelistic services from Sunday, Oct. 19 through Friday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. each evening. The guest speaker will be Rev. David Ockerman of the Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren near Peru. The messages for the week will be: October 19 (morning service) — “Appointment With God” October 19 (evening service) — “Cut Flower Christianity” October 20 — “The Christian Home” October 21 — “Sportsmanship” October 22 — “Building Walls” October 23 (youth night) — “Magic Training” October 24 — “Three Kinds of Christians” Special music and a talk back will be conducted each evening. The public is welcome to attend any or all of these meetings. > • ACCIDENT NEAR MILFORD MONDAY Sheriff David Andrews investigated an accident near Milford Monday at 12:30 a.m. when a vehicle driven by Roger Byrer, 20, r 1 Etna Green, struck a utility pole on county road 900 N, southwest of town. Damage was not estimated. Leesburg Driver Cited For Reckless Driving A Leesburg man, Donald Holterman, 21, r 1, was cited by deputy sheriff Ron Robinson after his car left county road 650 east, eight miles southwest of North Webster, causing considerable property damage. The accident occurred at 5:20 p.m. Saturday.

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Two Arrested Near Milford Sunday A. M. Two young men from Elkhart county were arrested near Milford early Sunday morning when their car left state road 15 at the first curve south of town and went into the ditch. Milford chief of police Don Drake and officer Charles Clawson were patroling near Martin’s Citgo Station at 1:40 a.m. when they saw the headlights of the car and heard an odd noise. The officers drove on around the station to check same but found nothing. On their way back into Milford they found the car over the embankment at the first curve. The driver Timothy J. Lamb, 21, r 1 Bristol, and his passenger Kenneth J. Knepper, 21, Division street, Elkhart, were both arrested by officer Drake. Lamb was charged with public intoxication, disorderly conduct and driving left of the center. Knepper was charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct. Upon arriving in the cell block the two men preceded to tear up two mattresses valued at sl2 each and a wastepaper basket valued at $3. Restitution was made to the sheriff’s department. Appearing before justice of the peace Milo Clase, Warsaw, at 10 a.m. Sunday each was fined $25 plus costs of S2O for public intoxication and $25 plus S2O for disorderly conduct for a total of S9O. Lamb was also fined $25 plus costs of $22.25 for driving left of the center and his license was suspended for 120 days. The vehicle, a 1967 Pontiac Tempest two-door, was towed to Warsaw. TOPS MINNIE MIZERS IN REGULAR MEETING The Syracuse Tops Minnie Mizers met in the Jaycee hall for a regular meeting Tuesday evening. Mrs. Richard Plikerd opened the meeting. The club banner is on display in the hall. Mrs. Plikerd presented Mrs. Leonard Kaufman with her half-way pin. as she is half-way to her desired weight.

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Lakeland Board Questioned On Busing Policy William Beemer, representing the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, was present at Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Lakeland school board and asked about students presently living outside the town limits of Syracuse and what the board’s bus policy would be should the town annex the outlying areas. The present policy of the corporation is not to transport anyone residing within town limits. Mr. Beemer showed school officials and board members a map of the proposed annexation area. Business manager Marion Lantz stated there were about 125 students in the area proposed for annexation. Board members stated they could not give an answer on the spot as they would need sometime for evaluation. They also want to consider possible annexations at Milford and North Webster before deciding whether or not to change the present policy. Several problems need to be discussed prior to changing said policy. Mr. Beemer stated he did not expect an answer from the board right away but would like one prior to November 1, so the committee could put same on a fact sheet it is preparing. Also present at the meeting were Jay Newell and Miss Ruth Angle and four members of the cadet teaching group from Wawaee high school. The students ’were present to view a board meeting. They work with teachers in exploratory teaching. Superintendent Don H. Arnold gave the September summary of principals’ reports stating there had been 42 parent conferences in the corporation during the month and principals had made several classroom visitations. He also reported on the guidance department at Wawasee where 10 college applications had been made and 54 scholarship applications had been given out. Mr. Arnold told of several persons visiting in the corporation during the month. Other Business In other business, approval was given for final change orders for Wawasee high school not previously approved in the amount of f $918.50 to W. A. Sheets and Sons and certificates of payment were approved as follows: Peninsular Slate Company, final payment of $2,889; Schmidt Electric Shop, Inc., $14,105.70; William P. McDonald, Inc., final payment of $2,885; W. A. Sheets and Sons, Inc., $24,932.88; Burton Plumbing-Heating Company, Inc., final payment of $6,373.88; and Maurer, Inc., $479.70. On a motion by Kenneth Haney and seconded by Dr. Robert Craig the board approved the release of money held in escrow at the Syracuse bank for School Development Corporation pending completion of Wawasee high school by the following contractors: Schmidt Electric Shop, Inc., $7,575; W. A. Sheets and Sons, Inc., $29,500; Burton Plumbing-Heating Company, Inc., $1,500; and William P. McDonald, Inc., $3,003. Supplemental service contracts for Maurice Vance, homebound teacher for Robert Price; John Fisher, psychometric testing for special education students; James Nelson, driver training classroom teacher; Mrs. Betty Arthur, adult education classes in sewing; and Mrs. Flora Overstedt, homebound teacher for Bryan Lichtenwalter, were approved on recommendation of the superintendent. Mr. Lantz requested the board approved service contracts for the rotary calculator in the business lab at Wawasee high school for $49 per year and in the central office for $54.40 per year. The contract was approved. Mr. Lantz was also given permission to contact the appraisal firm of Marshall-Stevens of Chicago for their yearly appraisal. He told the board of boiler problems at the North Webster and Syracuse schpols stating the North Webster school had been without (Continued on Page 3, Sec. 1)

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I Bh I ■ wi I H MF SB I Bo I ■ ‘ IE ZSmmMKH ■■■■■ \ I K <aa I PRESENTS SCREEN — Prior to the first in the Kiwanis Club of Lakeland Travel and Adventure Series, at Wawasee high school auditorium last Thursday night, Joe Longenecke -, president of the Kiwanis, presented to Henry Smith, WHS principal, a new 16 x 16 projection screen for the school’s use. . About 400 attended the first travel talk, given by Romain Wilhelmsen and entitled “South American Adventure — East of the Andes and West of Nowhere.” Six more will follow, the next being on Thursday, Oct. 30, “Ireland, Land of Legend,” by Robert O’Reilly.

ICC Sets Hearing At Syracuse Friday

Syracuse will be the site of an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing this Friday, October 17, at 9:30 a.m. in the scout cabin, on the petition of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to discontinue two passenger trains. The hearing, conducted by ICC field personnel, will give persons wishing to protest the discontinuance of the trains a chance to state their cases. Trains involved are the B and O Chicago - Pittsburg “Gateway,” eastbound through Syracuse at 1:39 p.m., and the westbound Washington-Chicago “Diplomat,” serving the local station at 2:35 p.m. The B and 0 in August announced it would drop the two trains west of Akron, Ohio, as of September 11, but was order; ed by the ICC to retain them for 120 days pending the hearings and an examination of the facts. The B and O trains do not generate enough reveue to support the cost of operating them, according to railroad officials. Those protesting say hardships would be caused travelers if the trains were dropped. (The B and O’s Capitol Limited trains connecting Chicago with Washington, D. C., are not involved in the case. The easthpund “Capitol” stops locally at 6:59 p.m. and the westbound train leaves here at 7:16 a.m.) The hearing at Syracuse was transferred here from Nappanee because of the amount of interest locally, it has been reported. Other hearings will be held during October at Chicago, Gary, Garrett, Defiance and Tiffin and Akron, Ohio, Pittsburgh and Washington. Wawasee Motel Has New Owners Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wendel, who have owned and operated the Wawasee Motel located on SR 13 south of Syracuse, have announced that the motel has been sold to Gary Webb and Carl Brandon of Syracuse. The Webbs have been residents of Lake Wawasee for two years coming from Anderson. The Brandons came to Syracuse from Fort Wayne about a year and a half ago. The new owners are now operating the motel.

Garden Club In October Meeting The October meeting of the Syracuse - Wawasee Garden club was held at the home of Miss Katherine Rothenberger o'n October 3. Twelve members answered roll call by naming the bulbs planted in their gardens. Discussion was held on the new constitution for the northcentral district which was a product of the meetihg held this past week in Syracuse. Also an announcement was made that Mrs. Ralph Clingaman will be the new vice-director for this district. The garden club will again hold a Christmas Bell walk with four local homes to be shown. Mrs. Fred Johnson presented the program on “Six Hardy Bulbs and Three Vines Best Suited for Planting.” The following officers were retained for the next year: President — Mrs. R. C. Tytler Vice president — Mrs. Gale Chapman Treasurer — Mrs. Frances Kloepfer Secretary — Mrs. William Brammer STORY HOUR AT SYRACUSE PUBLIC LIBRARY There will be a story hour at the Syracuse public library on Saturday, Oct. 18, beginning at 11 a.m. Children are requested to come in costumes or masked. Halloween stories and games will be featured. UNITY CIRCLE HOLDS WORKSHOP The Unity circle of Saint Andrew’s United Methodist church of Syracuse met October 9 at 10 a.m. in fellowship hall. The day was spent sewing for the bazaar. A luncheon was served at noon by the hostesses, Mrs. Maude Jackson and Mrs. Edward Hogan. The business meeting following the luncheon was conducted by Mrs. Ralph Clingaman, chairman. Devotions given by Mrs. Raymond Wilson were entitled, “The Commission of The Church” taken from Mark 16:9-20. She also read a poem, “The Warmth of Fall.” There were 14 members present. The next meeting on November 6 will be in the home of Mrs. Mary Benson.

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Senior Citizens Hold Birthday Party Thursday The Charlotte Blue c iapter of the Turkey Creek Senior Citizens met for a regular business meeting Thursday night. While Mrs. Estelle Swartz blew out four candles, each representing 22 years, on a birthday cake, the group sang “Happy j Firthday”. Refreshments of c ike, ice cream and coffee we ‘e served by the hostess, Mrs. Georgia Buster, assisted by several of the members. The business meetirg followed conducted by the president, Mrs. Buster, who heard the reports. Several coming events in Indiana were discussed. Two new members, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shapman oi Goshen and Turtle Bay, Lake Wawasee, were welcomed into the club. There were 21 members and one guest, Mrs. Mae Rinker, present. Games were played. Mrs. Valeria Hughe; and Mrs. Agnes Stiffler will be hostesses for the October 23 pot-luck dinner meeting. There will also be a bazaar and members are asked to bring new items that will be auctioned off. LOOKING UP CLASS HAS HALLOWEEN PARTY OCTOBER 4 The Looking Up ckss of the Syracuse Church of t ie Brethren had a Halloween party at the home of Mr. and Mrs Fred Hapner Saturday, Oct. 4. Games were played and prizes were given for the b jst dressed. Those present were Rev. and Mrs. Jack Farrell, Nr. and Mrs. Clifford Nicodemus, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hapner, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kammerdeinei and the hosts. The next class paity will be a carry-in supper at tt e church on November 8. ATTEND WEDDING AT FRANKFORT Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brembeck and family attended the wedding of Dr. Gordon Cripe and Miss Sandra Trees at Frankfort Saturday evening. Dr. Ciipe and Mrs. Brembeck are cousins. Dr. Cripe is assoc ated with Dr. Weldy in his Wak; rusa and Goshen veterinary clir ics. The newlyweds will be living in Wakarusa.