The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 2, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 February 1970 — Page 1

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JOHN BRADEMAS

More Imponderables Will Will Erwin Run Again?

With the state's reapportionment issue focusing attention on the 197 ft elections, speculation began to be heard among political enthusiasts of both persuasions concerning a number of public offices. Not the least of these is the office of Third District congressman. now being held by John Brademas of South Bend. Republicans, particularly of Kosciusko county,- look upon this office with a doleful eye. some going so far as to state “we be 'stuck' with Brademas for a long ttme to come." - Kosciusko county Democrats, on the other hand, are gleeful that, after 35 years with Charles A. Halleck of Rensselaer as their representative in congress, they have a young forceful man as their representative who will be hard to defeat at the polls. Will Erwtar Again? At the present time Will Erwin of Etna Green, whom Brademas soundly defeated in the fall election of 1968. has a clear path through the 1970 primary, if he should choose to be a candidate for congress again. He has* no apparent opposition 1 for the nomination, but he is noncommittal among his closest friends, prefering to wait and test the winds as the March 26 deadline for filing approaches. Erwin is a solid, colorful farm-er-manager from Etna Green who has solid backing in Kosciusko county. He was thought to be a sure successor for congress from the Second District when Halleck announced his resignation after 35 years in Washington in 1968 Erwin's opposition in the . 1968 primary election came from a young South Bend Republican. Da- * • vid D Barrett, who is now working for a Tulsa. Okla., foundation, and maintains a South Bend law practice. He has not completely renounced any interest in the 1970 primary. Erwin, however, easily defeated Barrett, even in his Saint Joseph county. Third District Republican chairman Robert J. DuComb of South Bend said over the week end he has heard of no other GOP candidate f6r the congressional nomination outside of Erwin. He added. "Everybody has just assumed Will is going to run again." Erw in has told friends he is getting continuing encouragement from friends throughout the Third District, but that he. in fact, has not made up his mind about the race as yet. This is not to infer that Erwin's interest in the congressional race has waned. He has continued to keep his contacts in the district, and has appeared at meetings over the district where he could be seen from time to time. He has not missed a chance to keep his name before small groups Brademas A Vole-Getter Will Erwin s political strength in Kosciusko county is and continues to be formidable, but was not enough to overcome the solid vote Brademas received m his home Saint Joseph county. Brademas received a 20.600-vote plurality in Saint Joseph county in the 1963 fall election, easily off-setting the

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7.200-vote plurality Erwin gained in his home Kosciusko county. In balance, Brademas won by 8,000 votes. In 1963. also, Brademas had a lot going against him. The nation was in a "Republican mood.” and Richard M. Nixon swept Indiana in his rush to the White House. Solid Republican Kosciusko county had been added to Saint Joseph county, in a re-apportionment move, and this to the anger of state Democrats. The Viet Nam war was going badly, and Bradema> was a close ally of Lyndon B. Johnson, the man in the White House. As a last minute move in the 1970 election, Brademas forces pinned the "fat cat farmer” label on Erwin and it apparently stuck. Erw in is manager of a family farm corporation in the Etna Green-Bourbon area which received some SIIO,OOO in farm subsidies over j period of This didn't set Will with many district voters when it was brought to light. Brademas at that time was favoring a bill to limit farm subsidies to $20,000 per family. ' Erwin Must Overcome Things are different this time around. Astute politician that he is, Brademas knew the wide use of the marijuana weed in Kosciusko county was causing broad public attention. Hippies from many states were converging on northwestern Kosciusko county to pick the wild-growing weed from along the roadsides, and newspapers were campaigning against it. Brademas heads a congressional subcommittee to study drug uses, and he held one of his committee hearings in the Warsaw high school gymnasium. It drew a small crowd, but served to de-fuse the anti-Brademas interests in county, who were also anti-mari-juana interests. Following the hearirt: Brademas sat down with some Republican big-wigs to discuss his interest in the eradication of marijuana. These same interests are Dot expected to be so vociferously antiBrademas the next time around. It is politically traditional that the party who holds the White House usually loses in the off-year elections, if this is true, with Richard Nixon in the White House, Republicans should lose in the 1970 off-year elections. Brademas has this going for him. He also has a vast reservoir of anti-Whitcomb sentiment in his favor. The Viet Nam war issue has cooled, and if it should heat up again, it would doubtlessly be laid at the doorstep of the administration in power—whoever that might be—and this time it would be the Republicans: These are some of the issues that rise to the surface with a cursory study of the political, situation in the Third District at the present time. They must be seriously considered by Will Erwin of Etna Green, if he should consider running for congress from the Third District in 1970. He has until March 26 to make up his mind.

Ball State University Singers To Appear Here Thursday

By far one of the most popular performing groups on the Ball State university campus is the Ball State UNIVERSITY SINGERS. The.group will appear at 8 p.m. at the Wawasee high school auditorium Thursday. Feb. 12. being sponsored by the SyracuseWawasee Rotary club. Tickets are available at Tom Socks. W. L. Cutter, Thornburg Drug, and Wawasee high school on a limited basis. 30 Men And Women The - group, formed in the Winter of 1964 emerged the following Spring to perform to a •‘sell-out” crowd of 3600 in Emens Auditorium on the Ball State campus. Successive years have proven the Singers to be a perennial favorite with both campus and community with standing room only performances each year in Emens

Ice Fisherman Fined For Making Too Large A Hole In The Ice!

A Goshen ice fisherman paid a stiff penalty in the court of justice of the peace Christian Koher at 2 p.m. Monday for cutting a hole in the ice bigger than the law allows. Max Miller, 36, was arrested by conservation officer Earl Money at 1:30 p.m. Monday for cutting a hole in the ice two feet wide and 10 feet in length. Money pointed out to him the legal limit for a bole for ice fishing is 12 inches. Miller was taken before jp Koher where where he paid a $36 fine, and was ordered to go to the lumber yard to purchase lumber and erect a barricade over the huge hole in the ice on Lake Wawasee. New Officers Elected At OES Meeting Mrs. Ted Brooks was elected worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star for the 1970-71 year at the regular stated meeting of Kosciusko chapter 160, Milford, held February 4. Mrs. Richard Sumner, worthy matron, and Rev. Sumner, worthy patron, presided. Other officers elected were: Worthy patron - Joe O Estep Associate matron — Mrs. Silas Howard, Jr. Associate patron — Silas Howard, Jr. Secretary — Mrs. Joe O. Estep Treasurer — Mrs. Robert Reed Conductress — Mrs. Robert Brooks Associate conductress — Mrs. D. G. Seely The chapter room was beautifully decorated in keeping with Saint Valentine's Day. In the east, a red satin background with a large white heart with red and white carnations and in the west a white satin background with a cupid and violin. These decorations were furnished by Mrs Cletus Myers. The dining room was also bedecked with red candles and red and white hearts. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Stanley Scott, Mrs. Harriett Brenner, Mrs. Gerald Crowl, Mrs Lester Purcell and Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Beiswanger The following announcement was made: February 20 — Visiting Matrons and Patrons night. * MILFORD GIRL SCOUTS DELIVER FRUIT BASKETS Three girts from Girl Scout troop 225 of Milford delivered three fruit baskets to John Wuthrich. Elizabeth Stiffler, and Mabel Lovell, at the Om nursing home, to celebrate their birthdays. The girl scouts were Sherry Young. Renee Wolf and Kathy Scattergood. Mrs. Robert Nordin of r 2 Milford is the troop leader.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11, 1970

~rium for the annual Spectacular. The reason for the Singers' continued box office success is appeal—eye appeal and music appeal. The group is made up of 30 men and women. Complete with instrumentalists, the University Singers present to their audiences a program to fit the most varied tastes in popular music. Their music encompasses much of the past and present in the realm of popular music. Included are selections from mountain and blue grass music to the current popular scene with ballads, broadway; folk and rhythms, spirituals, and comedy and satire songs. From time to time original works composed by members of the Singers are a part of their program. There are also instrumental features this year focusing on the “God’s Trombones" highlighting Negro spirituals and a negro sermon.

ENCHANTED HILLS PERSONALITY ON SOAP OPERA John Newton, who starred in several Enchanted Hills Playhouse productions during the 1969 season will be featured in an episode of “The Doctors’’ which is seen on NBC daily at 2:30 p.m. Newton will be <xi the show this coming Friday. This past summer he had leading roles in “Tartuffe,” “Tobacco Road,” “Cactus Flower” and “A Man For All Seasons.” Dean Santoro, a playhouse personality from the 1968 season is playing the continuing role of Dr. Paul Stewart on CBS’s “AS The World Turns.” Carl Keplers Purchase Drive-In It was announced this week that Mr. "and Mrs. Kenneth Ryman have sold Kenny’s Drive-In to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hepler of Syracuse. The Heplers are former Milford residents and are well known to the community. They have three sons, ages 15, 13 and 10, who plan to take an active part in helping their parents with the operation of the business. Mr. Hepler is self-employed in the painting and decorating profession and plans to remain in this line of work. Mrs. Hepler, the former Becky Hawkins, has worked for the past seven years as hostess and head waitress at a local country club. The Heplers plan to have the drive-in in operation by February 26 and intend to keep it open the year around. Attempted Break-In Tuesday At May Stores Milford police officer Charles Clawson is thought to have stopped a break-in at the May Stores on Main street in Milford at 3 a. m. Tuesday. The policeman found the back door of the dime store open with the hasp broken off the lock. He called chief of police Don Drake and waited until Drake arrived before entering the store. The two officers entered the store and found no one. Nothing appeared to be taken. It is thought the intended thief or thieves saw the lights of the policeman's car in the alley before they entered the building and fled before Clawson arrived on the scene. HAS RECENT GUESTS Mrs. Lloyd Felkner of r 2 Milford had as her guests, Mr. and Mrs. Mac French of Johannesburg, Mich.

Members of the University Singers range from sophomores through graduate students. There are 18 singers. 9 instrumentalists, and 2 technicians. The Singers take credit for all their own choreography with covers movement from the Charleston and the “soft-shoe" to rock. During the course of their performance. they have four outfit changes ranging from the current trend in “mod” to formal attire. The Singers have toured extensively throughout Indiana. They have become convention favorites and their popularity has given them repeat appearances at French Lick. Their performance programs last anywhere from 15 minutes to 24 hours. All proceeds from performances by the University Singers go to scholarships at Ball State university.

141 Calls Answered By Syracuse Police The report for the month of January submitted by Orville ,'-ndc’*Reyden, Syracuse police •chief, shows 141 calls answered by the officers The department issued 24 warning tickets and made four traffic arrests. They investigated seven traffic accidents. Two criminal arrests were made and four dogs impounded. They also investigated three thefts, attended nine fires, made three vandalism reports, one juvenile report, issued six no parking tickets and 184 overtime parking tickets were issued. There were 126 courtesy services rendered. Property valued at $629 was stolen and $24 worth of stolen property was returned. In addition S2O in bad checks was handled by the department and S2O in bad checks collected. Total traffic accident damage was $2,600. Syracuse PTA To Hear Bell Choir Tuesday Members of the Syracuse Parent-Teachers Association will meet in the junior high auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19, for their monthly meeting. A short business session will be held and winners of the membership drive contest will be announced. The Bell Choir from the Cardinal Learning Center at Warsaw will present the program and refreshments will follow in the cafeteria. MILFORD SOROSIS CLUB MEETS AT SHEARER HOME The Milford Sorosis club held its February 9 meeting in the home of Mrs. Carl Shearer. The vice president, Mrs. Jacob Tusing, opened the meeting with the pledges and a short business meeting followed at which time letters of appreciation were read from the students in the special education classes for the Christmas gifts presented by the club. Nicholas Lindsay, visiting lecturer in English and poet in residence for Goshen college, presented an evening of poetry. He read some of his own poems as well as some of his father, Vochel Lindsay. and included audience participation in his recitations. The evening was completed by the serving of refreshments to the members present and Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay.

- zfi ' ■ ■* l y- rl * ■— !*—■■■ IS _- _ ■ - --*£»*'■ - THIN ICE VICTIM — Philmore Price, a carpenter who lives on Lake Wawasee, believes in the old adage “the hurrier I go the farther behind I get.” Working on the new homes on Sunrise Beach, Ogden Point, Lake Wawasee, Price was returning from town where he purchased some materials. Seeking a short-cut to the job. he drove onto the channel at Johnson’s Bay, hoping to transverse the lake with his 1959 Chevy truck. Recent warm weather caused the ice to thaw, making it unsafe for a car, which Price found out to his chagrin and alarm. The above photo is a result of Price’s poor judgment. Time of the accident: 12:30 p.m. Monday. . Down with his truck are many small tools, but Price managed to escape unscathed. $

MAD: Nome Os New Milford Improvement Group

There’s a group of Milford citizens who are MAD about their community. The community-improvement group held its first regular meeting Monday night in the social rooms of the Milford Masonic lodge, and selected from a number of suggested names, the mod name MAD, signifying Milford Area Development Committee. C. J. (“Chuck”) Myers, Milford Ford dealer, chaired the meeting, with most of the evening's discussion concerning organization. — Started With Five The MAD group is the result of an informal meeting on the night of Monday, Jan. 19, of five Milford townsmen concerned about the welfare of their community. From this came a meeting on Saturday night, Jan. 31, at the Holiday Inn near Goshen of 14 interested Milford citizens. At this meeting areas of public concern were discussed and Myers was elected president of the loose organization. Paul Brembeck was elected vice president and Richard Fehnel, secretary-treasurer. The group voted to meet on a wider basis on Monday night at the Milford Masonic hall. Regular meetings will be held the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Milford Masonic hall. Has Steering Committee Aside from the selection of the name MAD, the group voted the following members to a steering committee to meet at regular intervals, to serve as a board of directors for the MAD committee Making up the steering committee besides president Myers are Paul Brembeck. Mrs. Darrell Ora, Arch Baumgartner, Paul Kizer and John B. Augsburger. Among the many areas under discussion were those of several areas of concern for which committees will be named by the steering committee, as follows: Retail merchants committee, housing committee, planning, zoning and annexation committee, and a legislative committee A President Myers agrestj/ to< meet with Carl Duncan,. president of the Milford town board, to give consideration to the committee on planning, zoning and annexation. Duncan, by virtue of his presence on the Milford town board, has background information pertinent to any move in this direction. Assumes Chamber’s Job The group acted favorably on a motion to assume the responsibilities of the Milford chamber of commerce which has been inactive. Dean Troup, secretary for the chamber, said he would write up the minutes of the chamber’s last meeting, noting it was handing over responsibilities and its bank balance of sl9l to the new MAD committee.

The steering committee hopes to meet soon to set up by-laws, set membership dues, and outline responsibilities and duties of the committees named. They will also consider other committees at future meetings. Attending the meeting were Chuck Myers, Richard Fehnel, John F. Augsburger, Carl Duncan, Dennis Sharp, Ralph Karstedt, Paul Kizer. Robert Beer. Mrs. Darrell Orn, Trudy Ritter, Stanley Custer, Merle Campbell, Merle Campbell, Jr., Bill Little, Arch Baumgartner, Forest Ramser, Dr. Frank Wadas, Dean Troup, Paul Brembeck, Parker Phend and Jack McCormick.

Bids Opened At Lakeland Meeting

‘'Members of the Lakeland school board met in regular session Tuesday night and opened bids for school buses and equipment for the 1970-71 season. Cutter Chevrolet, Inc., Syracuse, placed the only chassis bid at $3,986 each or $11,958 for three chassis with three options included. They allowed .S3OO trade-in allowance for bus 52 and $250 for bus 53. This is the first time only one bid has been received for chassis in the history of the corporation. Cutter, Inc., and Leonard Supply bid a complete unit price. Imperial Equipment with Bluebird body bid $5,002.90 each; Kerlin Motors with a Thomas body bid $4,997.50 each plus two options; Leonard Supply’s bid is for $4,987.13 for (Hie unit or $14,961.39 for three units plus one option: S. E. Merriman Company with Carpenter bodies bid $5,060 for one unit or $15,180 for three units plus two options; and Lee School Supply with a Wayne body at $5,068.90 each or $15,206.70 for three units with one option. Guy Hoover bid $351 cash purchase for bus number 53. Equipment Bids A total of 39 bidders took part in the equipment bidding. The corporation received 15 bids for audio-visual equipment, 11 bids for industrial education equipment and 24 bids for general school equipment. In other business before the board all unapproved minutes were approved and signed, claims were approved and extra curricular fund reports were studied. Superintendent Don H. Arnold gave a summary of principals’ reports with 22 teacher visitations, 24 parent conferences and the third graders attending the Shrine circus during the past month. The guidance department at Wawasee high school reported 28 parent conferences, 581 student conferences and 42 teacher conferences with from 140 to 150 mid-year program adjustments being made.

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Milford Masons To Treat Wives Saturday Night Members of Kosciusko Lodge 418, F and A M will honor their wives or sweethearts at a Saint Valentine’s dinner Saturday evening, Feb. 14. at the lodge hall in Milford at 6:30. The Masons will prepare and serve a Swiss steak supper. Reservations must be made no later than this evening (Wednesday) to Ted or Bob Brooks.

Fifteen additional college applications were made for a total of 74. This is about 40 per cent of the senior class. Twentyseven additional scholarship applications were also filled out during the month of January for a total of 100. Curriculum coordinator John A. Naab’s report showed mental • maturity' tests have been administered in grades one, three and five of all schools in the corporation. He has made available to all schools in the corporation, through the National Dairy Council, free pamphlets and films on health, nutrition, food, etc. Behavior modification workshops have been scheduled in all schools for teachers and have been completed in North Webster and Syracuse. Mr. Colpetzer of the five-County Mental Health clinic has been conducting the workshops. William Strang, state math consultant from the office of the superintendent of public instruction, conducted workshops for elementary, junior high and high school mathematics adoption committee members. John Hand, assistant director of curriculum from the office of the superintendent of public instruction, visited the school corporation and made favorable comments concerning the program of instruction, complimenting the corporation highly for the behavior workshops and was very interested in the drug education unit completed by a fifth grade class at Milford. Four resource persons from the state department have been scheduled for the March 6 workshop. Mr. Naab also reported the Kiwanis club of Lakeland has .distributed to of Wawasee high scnohl booklets entitled “You and the Law.” Questions Program Robert Busch of North Webster was present at the meeting and questioned the board on the in(Continued on Page 6, Sec. 1)