The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 November 1969 — Page 1
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Posthumous Bronze Star Medal For Private First Class Jerry Borkholder
The United States army presented posthumously the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge to Private First Class Jerry M. Borkholder last week.
The high awards were [resented to his widow, Mrs. Pamela G. (Chupp) Borkholder last Thursday night at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Chupp in Milford. Present at the time besides Mrs. Borkholder and her parents, were Mr. and Mrs. Manas Borkholder, r 1 New Paris, parents of the deceased soldier. Pfc. Borkholder died in combat in South Viet Nam on June 21, 1969. Prior to his death, Pfc. Borkholder received the National Defense Service Medal, Viet Nam Service Medal with One Bronze Service Star, Viet Nam Campaign Ribbon, and the Expert Badge with rifle bar. Citation The full citation for the Bronze Star Medal given on the direction of the President of the United States, reads as follows: “For distinguishing himself by outstanding meritorious service in connection with ground operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Viet Nam during the period 8 June 1969 to 21 June 1969. “Through his untiring efforts and professional ability, he consistently obtained outstanding results. He was quick to grasp the implications of new problems with which he was faced as a result of the ever changing situations inherent in a conterinsurgency operation and to find ways and means to solve those problems. The energetic application of his extensive knowledge has materially contributed to the efforts of the United States mission to the Republic of Viet Nam to assist that country in ridding itself of the communist threat to its freedom. “His initiative, zeal, sound judgement and devotion to duty have been in the highest tradition
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of the United States Army and reflect great credit on him and on the military service.” Making the presentation were Major Sam Love, Jr., and Master Sergeant Kenneth G. McElwain of the Indiana National Guard. Alan Coy Injured Early Sunday Alan, W. Coy, 22, r 2 Pierceton, underwent surgery Monday in the Murphy Medic?.! Center for reduction of a fracture to his nose. Coy is a graduate of Milford high school and a senior at Purdue university. He is employed at Walter Drugs in Milford. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Neer of r 2 Pierceton. Following the one-car accident he complained of chest pains. He also suffered a broken collar bone and back injuries. The accident occurred after Coy fell asleep at the wheel and his car went out of control, crashing into a city street sign on east Center street early Sunday morning. Damages were estimated at $650 to the car and sls to the sign by members of the Warsaw police department.
Fairfield Defeats Warriors In Overtime
The Wawasee Warriors lost what amounted to a real thriller last night to the Fairfield Falcons, last year’s West Noble sectional tournament winners, in an overtime match, playing in the new Fairfield 2,800-seat gym. Fairfield lost only one man from its tourney-winning team of last year, and fielded a tall team with big Brookins 16’7”) as its main stay. The Warriors took an early lead and held it much of the time, although quarter-time stops do not indicate that. The teams were head-on at the end of the first quarter (10-all>, and the Falcons held a two-point lead at half-time
MRS. WILKINSON IS HOSTESS TO EBENEZER LADIES The Ebenezer Ladies Aid met Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Ray Wilkinson. She was assisted by Mrs. Juanita Grimes. The president, Mrs. Roy Wilkinson, presided. Devotions were given by Mrs. Ray Wilkinson. During the business reports were heard on the sick and the birthday bank opened. The proceeds of the bank will go towards the SSO gift sent to the Flat Rock Home in Ohio to be used for the children. This is an annual project of the Ebenezer group. Refreshments were served by the hostess to 12 members and guests, Mrs. Virgil Bobeck, Mrs. Chris Troyer and Mrs. Mabel Burley, who were present. The Christmas meeting will be held December 18 in the Hex Grange hall and will feature a pot luck dinner and gift exchange. TO SPEND HOLIDAY IN MUNCIE Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wickersham and daughter, Linda of r 1 Leesburg will spend Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCartney of near Muncie. Other guests will be Mr. and Mrs. Rex Read and sons of Anderson, and Mrs. Sarah Crawley and sons of Muncie.
(24-22). Then, the third quarter ended with the Warriors two points ahead (39-37). It should be mentioned that the Warriors played without two of their main men—Steve Zurcher, who suffered a pulled leg muscle, and Gary Firestone, who has a broken ankle. Zurcher will be back for the next game, but Firestone will be out about six weeks, coach Vern Zurcher said following the game. A Long One With six seconds on the clock in regular play, big Brookins made a field goal, giving Fairfield a 4947 lead. Then, with the Warriors in control of the ball red-haired
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26, 1969
Lakeland Examining Future Building Needs
The board of school trustees of the Lakeland Community School Corporation met recently to review survey materials provided by the division of schoolhouse planning of the department of public instruction, the architectural firm of Maurer, Van Ryan, Ogden and Natali, Inc., and the administrators of Lakeland schools. This meeting was one of several in which the board has examined future school building and remodeling needs of the Lakeland community. The various studies pro-
Milford Police Dept. Arrest Eight Over Week End. Give Chase in Two Cases
Members of the Milford police department were busy as they arrested eight persons over the week erid. Officer Jon Hershberger arrested Mervin Miller at 12:07 a.m. Friday for speeding. Arrests later in the day made by chief of police Don Drake, Terry Rookstool and Charles Clawson are as follows: Scott Crider, Milford, was arrested at 7:30 p.m. on a warrant for failure to appear and booked at the county jail, High Speed Chase At 11:40 p.m. the police chased a car north on state road 15. The car, a 1965 Oldsmobile, was traveling at speeds in access of 90 miles per hour. At the intersection of county road 1350 N and the highway the driver attempted to brake his car for the curve and spun around. He then preceded south on the highway to 1250 (the Standard Station in Milford) and turned west. The car was stopped three miles west of the station and the driver arrested. Lodged in the county jail were David Lee Duff, 24, and his wife, Frances J., 21, both of r 3 Bremen. Duff was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, speeding, resisting arrest and driving left of the center. His wife was charged with disorderly conduct. Duff paid $47.25 cost and fine for four counts and $45 for resisting arrest for a total of $234. His wife paid $45 in costs and fine. Both appeared before justice of the peace Milo Clase. Second Chase At 10:45 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, officers observed a car going north on road 15 and weaving all
Al Barrett shot a long one from in front of the scorers’ bench. Unbelievable! As the ball clipped through the silvery net one second appeared on the clock. Result: Tied at 49-all. The three-minute overtime appeared to be a stand-off with the Warriors controlling the ball most of the time. Fairfield’s Robinson fouled Elliott with 43 seconds left in the overtime, but Elliott missed both tries. Then, with 33 seconds remaining, Blue fouled Hollar of Fairfield and Hollar missed both tries. It took a field goal by big Brookins with 15 seconds remaining on the clock, to give them the
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ject student enrollments for the next 10 years and indicate the areas experiencing the greatest population growth. After the board has studied available data and alternatives, it is their desire to present this information to residents in the Lakeland community through a direct mailing piece. As further followup, it is intended that the board will hold public meetings in each of the communities to discuss this information more completely.
over the road. The car turned east on road 1250 N (the MilfordSyracuse road), driving in and out of yards. Crossing Main street with the police car in pursuit, the car turned south on James street before it was stopped. <. Joe M. Cruz, Milford, driver of the vehicle, was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, operating a vehicle without a license and public intoxication. He was fined $25 and paid a cost of $22.25 on each of three counts and fined $25 and costs of S2O for public intoxication for a total of $186.75. Also in the car were Robert P. Morris, 32, r 1 Milford, who was charged with public intoxication and Anita Villalovos, 45, Milford, also charged with public intoxication. All were taken to the county jail. Morris and the Villalovos woman were each fined $25 and costs of S2O in JP Clase’s court. Observe Golden Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. William Mulhall observed their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday in their home on r 2 Syracuse. On Saturday night a party will be given in their honor at Chicago. William and Elsie Mulhall were married at Chicago on November 26, 1919. They are the parents of three children, Robert Mulhall, Chicago; Mrs. John (Marilyn) Lange, Oak Lawn, Ill.; and Mrs. James (Kaye) Gibson, Oak Park, DI.; also 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
59-49 lead to end the thriller. Barrett was high for the Warriors with 11 points, followed by Elliott with 10. Brookins got 24 points for the Warriors. Short but commanding Billy Cutter pulled two fouls in quick succession in the final quarter, sidelining him in the rest of the game. With Cutter out—plus Zurcher and Firestone—the Warriors were operating on less than all cylinders. The Warriors fell down at the free throw line, gaining only three points here, while Fairfield got 11 at the charity line. _ (Continued On Page 6, Sec. 1)
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Propose 15-Member SCM Board
Take Steps To Resolve Hospital Controversy
A forward initiative was taken last Thursday night to resolve the controversial hospital issue in Kosciusko county when representatives of the Murphy Medical Center sat down at what amounted to an open meeting to offer a plan for enlargement of the present Murphy Medical Center board of directors to a more county-wide board of 15 members. The meeting was held at the Shrine building at the county fairgrounds, at which approximately 125 were in attendance. A total of 478 letters went out inviting health-oriented county residents to attend the important meeting, but other important activities in the community kept the crowd to its low figure. ‘ Offers Compromise The meeting was chaired by Mrs. June Baumgarten, daughter of Mrs. Hazel Murphy, sole owner of the county’s only medical facility, the Murphy Medical Center. With Mrs. Baumgarten at the speaker’s table was Max Reed, counsel for the medical center; Dr. C. R. Pullman, hospital supervisor; Dr. Austin D. Johnson of Columbia university, and member of the newly formed Samuel C. Murphy Foundation; Mrs. Lewis (Hope) Luckenbill, secretary; and Paul Magers, vice president of the SCM Foundation. The meeting was an upshot of the head-to-head battle of the Samuel C. Murphy Foundation with the Kosciusko Community Hospital, Inc., board to secure federal Hill-Burton funds in Indianapolis at an October 8 meeting with the Indiana Advisory Hospital and Health Facilities Council. Both groups are not-for-profit organizations. Both were told, in effect, to “go home and settle your differences (Continued On Page 8, Sec. 1)
S-W Chamber Os Commerce In Meeting A regular meeting of the Syracuse-Wawasee chamber of commerce was presided over by president Jay Peffley last Thursday, in which the chamber voted an additional $125 toward Christmas decorations for the community, making a total of $525. The street lighting was outlined by John R. Walker, who said the Business and Professional Women were donating $525 for lights and the Jaycees were donating $223. Other local groups were invited to participate in the community Yuletide program. Walker said a total of $1,023 was spent for new decorations this year. Os this amount SSOO worth of decorations will be placed in Wawasee Village. Dr. Tolan spoke briefly for Wawasee Arts Foundation, giving the financial status of the arts production group, stating he is devoting full time to its success. He asked for community support and understanding for a program he said could be tremendously helpful to the entire Lakeland community. Harry VanJlemert told chamber members he felt annexation should not be rushed into, that the more it is being delayed the more converts appear forthcoming. The chamber voted to place an advertisement in the November 26 issue of The Mail-Journal for retail businesses of the Syracuse community, inviting Lakeland shoppers to visit their stores during their holiday shopping.
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Syracuse Lions Meet At The Captain's Table Syracuse Lions club held its regular business meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19, at The Captain’s Table. An excellent meal was enjoyed by the members and their guests. In attendance were Jack Arthur, Dale Butt, Ed Harding, and Bud Slabaugh as guests. Plans for a zone social to be held on January 28 were announced. The Syracuse club is to host this affair this year. Hie club will again jointly sponsor the athletic banquet with the Milford and North Webster clubs. The club members will hold their annual Christmas party for their wives at the Hex Grange on December 10. A fine evening is being planned. Plans for the annual Christmas tree sale were released. The trees will go on sale Monday, Dec. 1. The sale will again be held on the lot beside the drug store in Wawasee Village. The committee reported that the trees they have obtained are very nice and should be very much in demand. Profits derived from the sale will be used for the benefit of Lion projects. The program was presented by Phil Alder, educational consultant for United Electronics of Louisville, Ky. Mr. Alder explained the way of life has really changed since the invention of the transistor. The transistor was first invented in 1947 and marketed in 1951. With the marketing of the transistor the electronics revolution began. Electronic devices that were dreams became a reality.