The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 48, Milford, Kosciusko County, 31 December 1969 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., Dec. 31, 1969

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Portage Wins Tourney With Victory Over CC

Portage used a full court press Saturday night to down the Columbia City Eagles and win the holiday tourney. The final score: 71-63. The Indians downed Wawasee 63-56 in the first game of the tourney to gain the right to play in the championship game. Wawasee also lost the consolation game to Lakeland 75-70.

In the championship game, Portage’s Pete Shaw led all scorers with 22 points. He was followed by fellow Indian Dave Alvarado with 18. Columbia City’s leading scorer was senior Greg Van with 17. He was followed by Randy Miller with 16. The first half of the game was even with the half-time score being 25-25, however, in the second half the Eagles fell to the Indians. Both teams had started the game slow with Columbia City taking a first stanza lead of 12-9. Portage led briefly in the second stanza, but Columbia City knotted the score just before half-time. The Indians couldn’t find the basket during the third quarter and the Eagles jumped to a quick 10 point lead late in the quarter. The Indians then put their full court press to work and made use of the host team’s mistakes as they closed the gap. The Eagles led 47-43 at half-time. The Indians continued the full court press in the fourth quarter and soon jumped into the lead. A press by the Eagles late in the quarter failed to turn the tide and the Indians came out on top 7163. Eagles Win The Eagles won the -right to play in the championship game by downing the Lakeland Lakers 88-69 in the second game of the afternoon. Greg Van led all scorers with 27 as he paced the Eagles. Alan

Two From JFawasee On All-Tourney Team

Two Wawasee high school basketball players were named to the all-tourney team at Columbia City last Saturday. They are Steve Zurcher and Dave Elliott. Zurcher took second place scoring honors with 29 in the -afternoon game and 16 points in the evening game for a total of 45. The eight members of the alltourney team scored a total of 265 points during the two games in which each played. This averages at 33.25 per man. Members of the all-tourney team are: Greg Van—Columbia City Randy Miller—Columbia City Alan Duncan—Lakeland . Dave Alvarado—Portage Steve Zurcher—Wawasee Dave Elliott—Wawasee Pete Shaw—Portage Chris Lajcin—Portage Duncan topped all players with 47 points. He was followed by Zurcher with 45 and Van with 44. GARDNERS ENTERTAIN Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gardner and daughters, Barbara and Carolyn, of Syracuse, were Mr. and Mrs. Dallas E. Gardner and family of Pemberville, Ohio; Miss Diane Gardner of Delta, Ohio; Jack Gardner and son Jimmie and Miss Carol Mynhier of Milford; Mrs. Melba Gardner of Ashland, Ohio; and Don Gardner and daughters of Bristol. FRI. - SAT. - SUN. Open 6:30 - Show 7-9 p.m. KIM NOVAK MOSTEL ZERO CLINT WALKER /THB% t GREAT t I BANK f ROBBERY TECHNICOLOR* RANAVISION* FROM WARNER BROS - SEVEN ARTS W Loads Os Comedy

Duncan scored 24 for the Lakeland team. Box scores for the tourney games follow: AFTERNOON SESSION PORTAGE (63) — Horner 4 4, Alvarado 6 3, Combs 3 1, Shaw 3 2, Lajcin 4 7, Langendorfer 2 2. Ricker 00, Cahillane 00, and Berg 0 0. WAWASEE (56) — Zurcher 9 11, Stitcher 3 0, Elliott 4 0, Mikel 13, Barrett 10, Cutter 30, Thomas 0 0, Cumings 0 0. COLUMBIA CITY (88) — Van 10 7, Woodring 4 4, Wright 4 3, Pressler 3 6, Miller 4 7, Anders 13, Hey 20, Fahl 10, Barry 0 0, and Williamson 0 0. LAKELAND (69) - Bull 2 0, Smith 2 3, Kerns 5 1, McKenzie 11, Harp 72, Duncan 96, Miller 10, Leer 10, Keenan 00, and Ramer 0 0. CONSOLATION GAME LAKELAND (75) - Harp 4 3, Kerns 96, Leer 4 2, Smith 15, Duncan 9 5, and McKenzie 0 0. WAWASEE (70) — Zurcher 5 6, Stitcher 2 2, Elliott 4 0, Thomas 4 0, Barrett 9 2, Mikel 2 0. Firestone 4 0, CumiAgs 0 0, and Cutter 00. / CHAMPIONSHIP GAME COLUMBIA CITY (63)-Van 6 5. Woodrrng 3 1, Wright 4 3, PressUwH 2, Miller 72, Hey 32, Barry 0 0, and Anders 0 0. PORTAGE (71)—Alvarado 9 0, Shaw 10 2, Horner 6 4, Langendorfer 31, Lajcin 12, Combs 20, and Cahillane 0 0.

Freshman Class At Wawasee Raises $277 Members of the Wawasee high school freshman class under president Kim Cripe and sponsor Dale Brannock raised $277 in an allschool penny pitch held recently. A total of $92.41 was given to Van Buren township trustee John Davidsen who distributed fruit baskets and groceries in said township. The class still has $lB4 that it plans to put to good use in the Lakeland area. It was decided to keep the money in the school district rather than to participate in the WOWO penny pitch this year. LEESBURG GIRL IN ACCIDENT A car driven by Susan Heckaman, 16, Leesburg, was involved in an accident at south Detroit street in Warsaw on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. The accident occurred about 20 feet south of east Center street. Driving the second car involved was Franklin D. Slott, 33, r 5 Warsaw. Damages were estimated at $l5O to the Heckaman auto and S2OO to the Slott vehicle. Mr. and Mrs. Enos Hollar of Milford had as callers last and Mrs. Harry Good of Milford. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sharp of Cleveland are spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Burris Sharp of Milford. Mr. and Mrs. George Auer, Sr., of r 1 Milford spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Auer, Jr., and Joey of r 3 Syracuse.

Ray Buhrt GENERAL CONTRACTOR Residential & Commercial Building Phone: 457-3431 Road 13, Syracuse

Wawasee Loses Two In Holiday Tournament By Tom Speicher Wawasee’s gift from Santa proved to be something other than hot basketball spirit as the Warriors dropped both the afternoon and consolation games last Saturday in the holiday tourney held at Columbia City. In the first game, the Warriors took on a very tough team from Portage. Playing excellent basketball in the early part of the game, the Warriors were only down one point at half time. Like happens often in basketball, the Warriors turned cold and were down by nine at the end of the third quarter. The final score of the game was 63-56 in favor of Portage. Steve Zurcher led the way in the scoring department for Wawasee with 29 points. Bill Cutter and Dave Elliott also deserve recognition for the excellent floor games which they played. Obviously not playing up to par, the Warriors were defeated in the second game also. This time it was by Lakeland 75-70. The game was close with the point spread never exceeding five, but the Warriors could not put together the needed rally. Dave Elliot, a 6-4 junior, once agafn played an excellent game as he came through with 15 rebounds and 10 points. Steve Zurcher had 14 points which is way below his season’s average of 27.5 points per game. Even though Wawasee lost both games all was not lost as both Steve Zurcher and Dave Elilott were chosen to the all-tourney team. Portage won the tourney 71-63 in the evening over Columbia City.

Mrs. F. Korenstra Seeks $250,000 In Four Law Suits Mrs. Francis (Mary Lou) Korenstra, r 2 Milford, has filed four law suits totaling $250,000 in Kosciusko circuit court as the result of a car-truck crash at Columbia City on December 26, 1967. She seeks SIOO,OOO each in suits filed against Elam D. and Rita B. Miller of Meyersdale, Pa., owners of the truck and Leroy M. Maust, Salisbury, Pa., driver of the truck. She also seeks $25,000 each in suits filed in the name of her son Roger Lee. They state young Korenstra suffered a concussion, fractured vertebrae and contusions of the left kidney in the accident. The suits state that Mrs. Korenstra was westbound on US 30 when her auto stalled near the intersection of SR 109. She claims the semi-trailer truck was also westbound and slammed into the rear of her vehicle. Mrs. Korenstra suffered injuries to both knees, bumps and bruises and whiplash neck injuries. BURNING OF GREENS SET FOR JANUARY 5 A traditional “Burning of the Greens” will be held in Ligonier on Twelfth Night, January 5. The Chamber of Commerce has invited residents of the entire West Noble community to participate. Trees may be brought to the location on West Union street any time before 7 p.m. of that evening, when the ceremony will begin. Members of the West Noble high school band will play for the singing.

LAND OLAKES American Legion Post 223 4 0 C and J Construction 4 0 Auer’s Service Station 4 0 State Bank of Syracuse 4 0 Pilcher’s Shoes 3 1 Cutter Chevrolet 3 1 G and W Pizza 3 1 Regent Homes , 3 1 Frog Tavern 1 3 Aqua Land Motel 1 3 Bowen Motors ‘ 1 3 Liberty Homes 1 3 Dean’s Milk 0 4 Harris Funeral Homes 0 4 The Mail-Journal 0 4 High Team Game and Series: Pilchers’ Shoes 977—2829. 600 series: R. Hibschman 255-203-154—612. 525 series or 200 game: V. Becker 207-527, R. Southern 527, L. Welty, D. Knisley 531, G. Vanator 535, F. Avery 212-546, F. Nyikos 239-585, C. Eby 571, L. Vance 212-545, C. Davies 211-202—593, D. Armbruster 205-215—598, R. Knisley 550, R. Smith 204-520, J. Le Count 223, R. Wogoman 208. MONDAY NIGHT COUNTY LEAGUE Kale Island Beacon 43 25 Pilcher’s Shoes 41 27 Anchor Bar 41 27 Lakeland Produce 40 28 Frog Tavern 38 30 Thornburg Drugs 36 32 Wawasee Package 36 32 Barbee Hotel 35 33 Wawasee TV 33 35 Kurley Keglers 30 38 Teghtmeyer Ace Hdwe. 29 39 Wawasee Bowl 29 39 Dixie Boat ,28 40 Bud’s Body Shop 17 51 High Team Game and Series: Wawasee Package 946—2726. High Ind. Game and Series— G. Nordman 216-225—617. HONOR SCORES J. Pounds 550, M. Hostetter 220224—615, V. Eohamsn 218—552, D. Strombeck 215, H. Locke 222-225— 606, M. Simon 224—590, R. Simon 225—570, L. Thwaits 222—564, P. Wright 211, R. Hibschman 574, V. Stayer 201, M. Ganshom 212— 560, C. Frushour 562, L. Welty 206—552, H. Bartrnan 201—578, E. Gordon 216, R. Johns 215-206-601, C. Eby 215-577, F. Nyikos 203— 594. TUESDAY NIGHT LADIES Sea Nymph 55 13 Sleepy Owl 54 14 Jot Em Down Grocery Crow Roofing 38142914 Augsburger’s IGA 37H30% Lakeside Laundry 33 35 Syracuse Rubber 30 38 White’s Mobil Service 30 38 Walter Drug Co. 25 43 Sellers Mfg. 24 44 Brenda’s Beauty Break 21 47 Grassy Creek Restaurant 18144914 High Team Game and Series: Sea Nymph 783—2144. 450 Series: K. Knisley 168-173!— 495, W. Nolan 167-4tl, K. McKibben 168-166—464, H. Frushour 175 —458, E. Price 453, M. Dixon 452, I. Dull 180—450. 160 Games: M. Reeve 172, N. Kern 168, R. Markham 161, S. Gilbert 161. MILFORD BUSINESS BOWLING LEAGUE Campbell’s Market 4 0 Chore-Time 4 0 Walter Drug Company 4 0 Little and Clark 3 1 Hickory Lounge 3 1 Sharp Hardware Company 3 1 Berk’s Body Shop 1 3 Arro Motor Homes 1 3 Milford TV 1 3 Augsburger’s-Milford 0 4 Turf Bar 0 4 Augsburger’s-Syracuse 0 4 High Team Game: Little and Clark 1016; High Team Series: Campbell’s Market 2975. 500 series: F. Avery 588, L. Newman 581, C. Grams 581, J. Schultz 573, D. Butler 573, B. Simon 554, G. Thornsbury 547, W. Miller 543, M. Chambers 536, C. Berkeypile 536, B. Dippon 535, P. Campbell 536, B. Little 532, D. Rumfelt 543, W. Tullis 551, D. Dull 525, J. Culbertson 522, K. Kensley 520, D. Rensberger 519, E. Gordon 515, J. Keller 512, H. Bartman 511, J. Perry 510, R. Felkner 510, J. Caple 505, G. Chambers 504, J. DeSomer 502. 200 games: D. Butler 215, L. Newman 214, M. Chambers 213, J. Schultz 203-209, P. Campbell 204, F. Avery 203, D. Rumfelt 203, C. Grams 205, H. Bartrnan 200. The MAIL-JOURNAL Fvbllihei ky The Mall-Je«raal every Wednesday and entered as Second Class matter at the Post Office at Syracase, Indiana 46367. Second class nostase nald at 103 E. Main Street, Syracuse, Indiana 46367 and at additional entry offices. Subserlntlon: 53.06 nor year In Kosciusko County i 53.3 k outside county.

NEED 19 INCHES OF ICE FOR CAR Conservation officer Earl Money of Syracuse told this reporter last night that at least 10 inches of ice is necessary before a car can safely be driven on the lakes. Mr. Money stated with the present weather conditions persons venturing out on the ice should use extreme care. He cited one incident where a hole chopped in the ice widened considerably due to the lantern used in an ice house and asked that ice fishermen be especially careful. The conservation officer stated three, four and five inches of ice is enough to hold skaters, ice houses, etc., but warned of air pockets and springs which leave open spots in area lakes for sometime. The ice is -also dangerous when it is covered with snow as the snow serves as an insulation and keeps the water from freezing. Syracuse Driver Rams Fence Sunday Julia Newcomer, r 3 Syracuse, was injured in a single car crash at 7 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of CR 1050 north and 800 east. Miss Newcomer was taken to the Goshen hospital with lacerations and possible abdominal injuries. Miss Newcomer lost control of her car which ripped into a fence at Wawasee Prep. Damage to the fence was estimated at S2OO and the car was demolished. Investigating officers were Syracuse officer Tom Kitch and county sheriff Dave Andrews. The Syracuse emergency unit also responded to the call. LINDA BEER HONORED WITH SHOWER Miss Linda Beer of Milford was honored with a canned goods and kitchen shower Saturday at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Walter Wuthrich of Milford. The shower was given by Mrs. Virgil Wuthrich of Skokie, 111., and Mrs. Alan Wuthrich, daughters-in-law of Mrs. Wuthrich. After the luncheon Miss Beer opened many lovely gifts. Those attending were Mrs. Howard Beer, Mrs. Robert Beer, Mrs. Harlan Wuthrich, Mrs. Don Wuthrich, Mrs. Glenn Wuthrich, Mrs. James Sumpter, Mrs. Clayton Hollar, Mrs. Fred Wuthrich, and Susie Wuthrich, all of Milford; Mrs. Kenneth German of Bremen; and Mrs. Jerry Templin and Christy of Leesburg. Miss Beer is the fiancee of Stanley Wuthrich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wuthrich. JOHN W. WEIMER VISITS SISTER IN NORTH WEBSTER John W. Weimer, a native of the North Webster community, brought his wife and sister here to spend the holidays with his sister, Miss Betty Weimer of North Webster. The children, Wesley, Tony, and Lysha, ages 12, 10, and seven, have never been in the north during the winter months and are enjoying ice skating and the snow. John has resided in Huntsville, Ala., the past 15 years and is married to the former Norma Delmore of that city. He is an electronic engineer with the Safeguard System Command. MRS. MABEL WALTON AND SON, SYRACUSE, ENTERTAIN Mrs. Mabel Walton and son, Clifford, Syracuse, entertained at Christmas dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Eberest and children, Edwardsburg, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ingle and children of Elkhart, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Mast and children, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Walton and children and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hann, all of Syracuse.

Better Budgeting BEGINS AT If you want extra cash to settle up old year bills, here is what we suggest you do — Come to us and arrange a CASH LOAN, sufficient to pay them in full. Then repay us in convenient monthly amounts that will fit comfortably into your regular budget. If you want extra cash over and above the amount of the bills, don’t hesitate to ask for it. 105 W. Main St. Phone: 457-3532 Syracuse, Ind.

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SKIING GOOD - Skiing has been exceptionally good this winter and these pictures taken last week at Mount Wawasee are proof. About 200 persons were enjoying the snow when our photographer snapped these photos. The top photo is a general view of the popular ski lodge while the photo to the left shows one skiier trying on skiis for size. Until the warm up early this week the weather was almost perfect for skiing with brisk sunny days which allowed skiiers to take advantage of the deep snowfall of last week.

HOLIDAY LOCALS

Milford Christmas day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Gilbert and Miss Sharon Gilbert of r 1 Syracuse were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ryman, Tammy, Tracy, and Terry of Milford. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wickersham and daughter Linda of r 1 Leesburg spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Phil Hartley and family of Muncie, who are spending the week at their cottage on Barbee lake. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fuller of Milford spent Christmas with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bushong of Kokomo. Dr. and Mrs. David Leyda and children were also guests for dinner and a gift exchange. The Leydas returned to Milford with Mr. and Mrs. Fuller to enjoy skiing before returning home Saturday evening. Christmas dinner guests of Mrs. R. E. Slabaugh of Milford were Mr. and Mrs. Don Boyd and family of Hollywood, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. John Yeater and family of Nappanee, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Baumgartner and Chris and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Graff and family, all of Milford. Mrs. Fred Wuthrich of Milford spent Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore and family at Goshen. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sheets and sons of Milford Junction were also guests. Elmer Haab and daughter, Miss Nettie Haab, r 1 Syracuse, were Christmas day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Haab on r 1 Milford. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Estep of r 2 Milford spent Christmas Eve with Mr. and Mrs. Guy Zimmerman and family at Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Young of Milford spent the week end in Evansville visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nyce and daughter Vickie of r 1 Milford were Christmas day guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Avery and daughter of r 1 Milford. Mr. and Mrs. Urban Bauer and son Ray of Cissna Park, 111., spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Beer of r 1 Milford. Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Beiswanger had as their Christmas day guests, Dr. and Mrs. Brad Beiswanger and sons of Indianapolis and Mr. and Mrs. John Beiswanger and Brian of Muncie. Cub Scout Pack 47 of Milford went on a hayride and caroling December 19 in Milford. Overnight guests on Monday of

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Norman and Edward Vanlaningham of r 2 Milford were Jeff Hoerr and Rex Wuthrich. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hoerr of r 1 Milford will spend New Year’s with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weisser of r 1 Milford. Other guests will be Mr. and Mrs. George Zimmer and daughter Diane and son Dennis of South Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Anglin and daughter of Milford spent Christmas day with Mrs. Louise Swick of Akron. A family Christmas party was held at the Milford home of Gerald Grove Thursday. Mrs. Harold Wilson of r 2 Mil- • ford returned from Port Hueneme, Calif., where she visited her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Newcomer, and new granddaughter, Kim. Mr. and Mrs. Don Fox and son David of Milford spent Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. Burl Faurote and family of Warsaw. Mrs. Betty Knochel of Elkhart was an overnight guest Saturday and all day Sunday in the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hoerr, on r 1 Milford. Hazel Kline of Milford was a Christmas day dinner guest in the home of Charles Smoker south of Leesburg. A gift exchange was enjoyed in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Fox and Steve of Milford had the following guests for dinner on Christmas Eve: Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Whitehead of New Paris and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fox and Miss Ruth Pinkerton of Milford. Miss Earleen Fisher of Indianapolis is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noble Fisher of r 2 Milford. Mr. and Mrs. Roman Mullett of Sarasota, Fla., are spending a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Yoder of r 2 Milford. Tony Zimmerman, a student at Lincoln Tech in Indianapolis, spent the holidays with his parents, the Melvin Zimmermans of r 2 Milford. Miss Brenda Wilson, a student at Ball State university, Muncie, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilson on r 2 Milford. Syracuse John Auer of Syracuse, who has been residing at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, spent Christmas day with his son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Auer, at Syr-

Mr. and Mrs. Don Troyer, Syracuse, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Max Eisenhour at New Paris Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs. William Pipp and son Bill, Syracuse, had as Christmas dinner guests, Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Betes of Lake Wawasee, Mr. and Mrs. Bill S. Betes and son Bob and Mrs. Estella Swartz of Syracuse. Sam Whiteman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Whiteman, Syracuse, is spending a 10-day leave with his parents and brother. Sam is with the U. S. air force and has been based in Maine. Douglas Coy, son of Mrs. Barbara Coy, Syracuse, is spending his holiday vacation with his mother and family, from his school at Grand Rapids, Mich. Mrs. James Weddell and children of Fort Collins, Colo., are spending a few days in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Max Weddell at Syracuse Lake. Mrs. Bill S. Betes and son Bob entertained Christmas Eve, honoring the birthday of Bill S. Betes. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Betes, Lake Wawasee, Mr. and Mrs. William Pipp and son, Bill, and Mrs. Estella Swartz, all of Syracuse. Mrs. Jack Leamon, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Jones and son of Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pifer and children of Leesburg spent Christmas with their mother. Mrs. Robert Stinson, and Mr. Stinson at Portage, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Darr have returned from Florida for the holidays to their home on Syracuse Lake. They will return to Florida next week. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Scheuer and children, Syracuse, spent Christmas evening in the home of Mr. Scheuer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jamep Scheuer and son at Plymouth. J Mr. and Mrs. B._S. Betes, Syracuse, spent the week end in the Kenneth Bookwood home near Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Everardo R. Ganz and children of r 4 Syracuse enplaned from Chicago on Friday for California where they will tour scenic spots. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gilbert and daughters, Syracuse, had as Christmas dinner guests, Mrs. Georgia Buster and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Scheuer and children, all of Syracuse.

1 JiD 1 Thursday - Saturday, January 1-2-3 (Matinee Thursday) “BATTLE OF BRITAIN” Technicolor Sunday - Wednesday, January 4 thru 7 ARLO GUTHRIE in “ALICE’S RESTAURANT” Color