The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 50, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 January 1970 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., Jan. 14, 1970

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14 YEARS AGO JAN. 12.1956 Gene Podge, 25, of South Bend, has been signed on as new pitcher for the Cubs, according to an article by Edward Prell in Tuesday’s Chicago Tribune. Fodge is the sort-of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Fodge jaemg the former Ellen Speicher, brother of the late Charles Speicher. of Milford. Edward S. wjilliams, a freshman at Asbury College, Wilmore, Ky., enlisted ifi the , navy this month and has begun boot training at th|e Great Lakes Naval Training [Station, 111. He is the son of Mrs. porothy Williams, Milford high school teacher. Milford firemen made a run to the Coen Stevenson farm, located about 6Mi miles southeast of Milford, at 5 o’clock Monday afternoon to extinguish a roof fire. Jj .J Carl Brumbaugh died Monday at 6.05 pn. ipt the McDonald hospital after an illness of eight hours Wilbur jßapmgartner has accepted the position erf janitor in the new Van) Buren township elementary school, replacing Carl Brumbaugh who died suddenly Monday afternoon. The Chevrolet Corvette, first of the storied ’dream cars" to reach a production line, blossomed ou( as. a 1956 model. 24 YEARS AGO JAN. 10. IMS Mrs George Auer started clerking at the Wolferman Market Monday. First Sergeant Leo Anglin, of the 100th Division operating in Europe, is expected to arrive in the United Suites soon. Mr and Mrs David Wuthrich and family, Who are now residing on the Pete Wuthrich farm west of Milford, purchased the Lloyd Eherenmen property or Henry Street recently. Seaman first-classi Robert Rassi, stationed at Pensacola. Fla., arrived in Milford Friday to spend a 20 day shore leave with his wife a ndj parents Miss Rapp. 24. daughter of jjrfr. and Mrs William Rapp of west of Milford, has accepted the position of bookkeeper [at the Milford Grain and Milling Co. Harley Haub. who is employed at the Martin Feed Mill in New Paris, last week mashed both of his hands in a mixer. The condition of David Holderread.j who is a patient at the McDonald hospital, is reported as [improved Fuller Brothers are having the ceiling of their market covered with an insulating material. Piercetonl defeated Milford last Friday on the victors' floor. Charles [Weisser, railroad worker, ojbserved a birthday anniversary Tuesday 39 YEARS AGO JAN. 11. IMS The Baumgartner Coal and Ice Co. began harvesting ice on Waubee lake last afternoon with the assistance of nearly forty men. The ice began freezing this year when the lake was calm and the temperature was even frith no great thaw. The ice. consequently, is far better this year than it has been for a number pf years. The ice company was fortunate in getting, their house completely filled with ice this year. The structure which for over a generation housed the Dutch town community store and now remodeled into a residence occupied by the Harold Tusing family burned to the ground early Saturday morning. Loss was estimated by the owner at SI,OOO and is covered by insurance. The Tusing and volunteer neighbors saved the furniture. Arthiir Lentz. 39. lifelong resident and well known citizen of Milford and the near vicinity, was killed instantly m an accident at Bristol Wednesday morning when the Ford V-8 coach he was driving was struck by a west bound freight train on the old New York Central track that goes through that city. Floyd Silveus. who lives

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Several miles southeast of Milford, is recovering nicely from a severe case of pneumonia. High power medicine, Mr. Silveus stresses, was his remedy. 49 YEARS AGO JAN. 16.1930 The Kosciusko county jail is again empty for the first time since the county fair. J. D. Martin of Richmond, Va., is the proud possessor of a check for $200.00 paid him for an old copper cent. The Numismatic Company, Dept. 653, Fort Worth, Texas, who purchased this penny from Mr. Martin, says there are numerous old coins, bills and stamps in circulation for which they will gladly pay big cash premiums. Milford’s first case of smallpox for the winter made its appearance a few days ago when Dr Hursey pronounced the illness of Fremont Hollar to be that of smallpox. Mrs. John Tom went to Marion. Ind., Saturday afternoon in response to a message stating that her younger brother Edward Gregg was critically ill. Death came Sunday morning as the result of Brights Disease. Mrs. Lydia Silveus. 79. widow of William H. Silveus, died Wednesday night, Jan. 8 at the home of her son, Orville Silveus, of Milford. Death was caused from dropsy Hold Annual Scout Recognition Dinner The Boy Scouts of America ar? hrlding their annual leeognition dinner at the Masonic Temple in Warsaw on Saturday evening. Jan. 24 Volunteer help will be recognized for their work during the year. Special recognition will be given to cubma«ters, scoutmasters, exp'orer advisors, den mothers, commissioners, committeemen, and Eagle Scouts in the areas of camping, training, membership, advancement, and veteran service , The speaker will be Rev Thomas Rough of South Bend Rev. Rough will give an inspirational talk u-ihg his many active years O' a volunteer scouter as background All interested personnel are urged to attend For reservations, call Dick Masse or Terry Mack at Warsaw The meal will be a steak dinner by the Masonic lodge at 6 30 Those wishing to attend are urged to make reservations as soon as possible because the seating arrangements will be determined by the earliest reservations

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Boice Presents Program For Historical Society A program presented by J. Ralph Boice at the recent annual meeting of the Kosciusko County Historical Society was enjoyed by an enthusiastic crowd at the Shrine building. Excellent films depicting events which occurred in the Warsaw area in the past 30 years were shown by Mr. Boice. Interesting, too, were his films of the building of the Mississinewa and Salamonie Reservoirs and other places of historical interest in Wabash and Miami counties. Kosciusko County Historical Society president, Ralph Brubaker, conducted a brief business session. naming committees for 1970, and reading the report of the nominating committee. The audit committee report was given by Garold Horrick. 1979 Committee Appointments Committee appointments for 1970 are as follows: Program—Waldo Adams, chairman: James A. Sloan, Ralph Brubaker, Don Frantz, Ronald Sharp and Ray Strayer, Jr. Membership-—John Steffe, chairman: also chairman of the five district membership committees: Northwest, Amy Knepper, chairman; Glen Disher, Kenneth Haney. Mrs. Seth Mason. Northeast, Joan Sharp, chairman; James H. Heierman, Mrs. Hattie Becker. Mrs. Burl Silver. Wayne township, Mrs! A. R. Hammond, chairman; Mrs. Mae Horrick. Mrs. John Lursen. Miss Miriam Kutz. Southwest. Mrs. Elmer Longyear, chairman; William Li ska. Museum donors and historical documents committee — Ronald Sharp, chairman, with the following district committees: Northwest. Glen Disher. chairman; Avis Mason. Kenneth Haney, Paul Waggoner and Fred Powell. Northeast. Mrs. Dorothy Johnson, chairman; Thelma Wilson, Mrs. Amanda Davisson, Donald J. Boggs. Melvin Gray. Wayne township, Ralph Frantz, chairman; Mrs. Gael Munson. Sr., Mrs. J. R. Baum, Ethan Kaufman. Mrs. Fred Surguy, Mrs. Thomas Keough, Mrs. W. P. Ramsey. Southwest, Richard Manwaring, chariman; Mrs. Curtis Riner, Mrs. Earl Shinn, Frank Smith. Southeast, Chauncey Tucker, chairman, Mrs. Alice Jones, Charles Reece. Museum committee—Mrs. Robert Lichtenwalter, chairman; Edward Funk. Frederick Gilliam, Richard Zimmer. Ray Strayer, Jr., A. R. Hammond, C. R. Oxenrider. .■' —. . Publicity committee—Mrs. Ruth Kain. chairman; Ronald Sharp, Mrs. Terry Klondaris, Arch Baumgartner, Mary Jane Shepler. Historical markers and certification of sites committee—Waldo Adams, chairman; Carl S. Diehl, Miss Miriam Netter. Roger Bower. Joe Ettinger, James A. Sloan. Signs for historical sites—John Steffe, chairman; Joe Ettinger. Kosciusko county fair booth committee—Mrs. Herbert Sticr, chairman; Garrett Osborn, Mrs. Rene Nine. Historical research committee—

Mrs. Allen Morgan, chairman; Mazie Alexander, Giles Hoffer, Mrs. Graham Kreicker, Thomas LeHew, Miss Miriam Netter, Mrs. W. E. Creighton, Herbert Stier. Youth activities committee — Giles Hoffer, chairman; Miss Esther Pfleiderer, Roger Bowen and history teachers of the Wawasee and Tippecanoe Valley schools. Publications committee — Mrs. John Stauffer, chairman; Miss Mary K. Shoup, James A. Sloan. Max Rosbrugh. Mrs. Lyda Stokes. John Pound Store restoration committee—Charles Stiffier, chairman; Rex Irwin. George Pat on, Wayne Cox. Guy Wolf and Chester Cooley. New Salem By MRS. RAY FERVERDA Pastor Michael Ostrander's sermon topic was “Our Living Sacrifice.” For devotions Psalms 42 was read by David Beer. David also led in prayer for the presentation of tithes and offerings. Those who helped at the Missionary Press on Tuesday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Teeple, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mathews, Mr. and Mrs. Vere Wildman, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Morehouse, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Morehouse, Mrs. John Plank, Mrs. Edna Tom, Mrs. Bill Speicher, Miss. Doris Tom and Dave Beer. Mrs. Inez Shively was dismissed from the Goshen hospital on Sunday and is recovering at her home. Miss Jerri Ostrander of Michigan is spending a few days with her brother, pastor Ostrander, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Blake Baumgartner and Jonathan of Fort Wayne spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Morehouse. Recent callers in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Morehouse were Mr. and Mrs. George Lightner and sot Todd of Troy, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Dane Rarick ; and Mr. and Mrs. John Morehouse. Beth and Kay of Goshen. The young men’s quartet consisting of Dave Beer, Gary Hurd, Wesley Kilmer and Ron Wildman were guest singers at the Christian church Sunday evening. Mrs. Everett Tom, Jr., accompanied them on the piano. The Sunbeam class enjoyed sledding at Windy Hills this past week. Gerald Dausman was adult leader. Mr. and Mrs. John Morehouse, Beth and Kay of Goshen and Glen Morehouse were Sunday afternoon callers of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Morehouse. Visits Son And Brother In Hospital Mrs. Edwin (Geraldine) Petersen of Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. William Galik of Barbee Lakes visited Roger L. Pollock at Great Lakes Naval hospital, 111., Sunday. Pfc. Pollock’s address is: Pfc. Roger L. Pollock-2528784 Ward 3-S Naval Hospital Great Lakes, 111. 60068

Charm And Chatter Club Meets Monday The Charm and Chatter Home Extension club met at the home of the new president, Mrs. Gilbert Baumle, Monday, Jah. 5, for the first meeting of 1970. The meeting opened in the usual way after which Mrs. Clark Fishbaugh gave as meditation, “Today I Will Not Waste Time,” “I Am the New Year,” and “Each Day a Pearl.” Health and safety thoughts were by Mrs. Lester Kline on “Care of the Eves” and the effects and uses of vitamins in connection with the eyes. ' Garden remarks were by Mrs. William Metcalf, who spoke on this being a fine time to get out the seed books and getting young plants started early. Mrs. Preston Gregory had the lesson on home repairs. She had asked all the members to bring their tool kits with them and showed how many simple every day aids Could be taken care of by the homemaker. Several special events are planned for the coming year: May—Mom’s Night Out July—To Attend A Play November—A Family Potluck

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and Social Evening f January (1971 >—Twentieth Anniversary of Club. New Officers Elected An election of new officers was held with the following results: President—Mrs. Gilbert Baumle Vice president—Mrs Clark Fishbaugh Secretary—Mrs. Herbert Brenner Treasurer—Mrs. Robert Ritchie Publicity chrm.—Mrs. George Staples Chorister—Mrs. Howard Locke Pianist—Mrs. Nellie Henderson Garden leader—Mrs. William Metcalf Health and safety leader—Mrs. Lester Kline The February meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. James McNabb of Barbee lake with Mrs. McNabb as hostess and her sister, Mrs. D. K. White, as co-hosi-ess. Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month. There were 16 members present at the January meeting. THE WILLARD CONN'S ENTERTAIN SUNDAY Mr. and Mrs. Willard Conn of Lake Tippecanoe entertained their euchre club on Sunday night in their home. v —)High for the evening went to John Fisher and Mrs. Herman Weisser with low prizes going to Mr. and Mrs. Arch Baumgartner.

NIPSCo Deeds Recreational Areas To Elkhart County

“By this act, the people of Elkhart county are made the beneficiaries of land and water for recreational purposes for generations to come.” With these words Dean H. Mitchell, chairman and chief executive officer of Northern Indiana Public Service Company, deeded to the Elkhart County Board of Parks and Recreation as estimated 1,400 acres of river and canal property extending from Benton northwest to the southern Goshen City Limits, x Hie park board voted to accept the gift from NIPSCO last year following a tour of the property by representatives of the utility and county government. Mitchell noted the area was ideally suited for both recreational purposes and as a living reminder of the picturesque beauty of early Indiana. “This site, combining both the man-made canal, dating from 1868, and the Elkhart River, is a valuable page of Hoosier history which will now be preserved in its natural state,” Mitchell said. “We are proud to share the moment which will perpetuate this natural beauty,” Mitchell concluded.

Ray Troyer, chairman of the County Commissioners, who has been enthusiastically in favor of acquiring the land for park purposes since early in 1968, pointed out the site was the last natural river resource in northern Indiana adding to the importance of today’s action. L. Orval Miller, president of the Elkhart County Board of Parks and Recreation, noted it was ideal for park purposes and , its value would increase as such land diminished. Commissioners Charles Link and Thomas Romberger were also present at the ceremony this morning. Representing the utility, in addition to Mr. Mitchell, were James F. Purcell, vice president; William J. Johnson, a member of NIPSCO’s Board of Directors; and M. J. Pryor, Goshen division manager. The acquisition gives Elkhart County more public parkland in a nearly continuous area than any other county in Indiana. The portion of the canal inside the city limits of Goshen was deeded the city by NIPSCO on August 15, 1968, after the city council had voted unanimously to accept the utility’s offer earlier that year.