The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 5, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 March 1970 — Page 7

MILFORD Library Notes By Mrs. Dorothea Kerlin The following new books should give assistance to those who are planning parties, banquets, plays or skits: Abel, Marietta . . . “Golden Banquet Book,” includes Future Farmers of America banquets, athletic, mother-daughter, etc. Casey, B. M, . . . “Good Things for Church Groups,” monologues, readings, plays and skits. Kemmerer, J. W. . . “Games and Parties for All Occasions.” Mikseh, W. F. . . . “Teen Age Comedies":, a collection of novelty skits, plays and sketches for teenagers' presentation. Plumb, Beatrice . . . “The Master Banquet and Party Book,” includes banquets of all kinds, parties* facials, picnics and teas, suggestions for entertainment, invitations, etc. For the do-it-yourself man we have a new book entitled “Manual of Home Repairs, remodeling and Maintenance." Some of the projects included are carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, concrete and masonry, tools, etc. For the modem mother, “The Children’s Doctor," by Dr. L. H. Smith, .star of ABC-TV's "The ‘Children's Doctor,” should prove to be of great value. Many lovely new books for children are being added to our collections. • • • Story Hour, each Saturday afternoon, continues to be well attended. • * • Our “egg tree” is taking on color. Who wants to decorate an egg and add to the collection? LAKELAND LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hollar of Nappanee and Syracuse lake have returned (horn a three-week vacation which included a visit to Acapulco. Mr. and Mrs Ray Wilkinson of Syracuse visited at the Ernest Gross home in Churubusco Sunday. Sunday evening callers at the Wilkinson home were their son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs Jack Forrest o of Nappanee

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WEDDING SHOWER HONORS BRIDEELECT SATURDAY A wedding shower was held last Saturday evening in the Wawasee Heights Baptist church in honor of Miss Marcia Greer, daughter of Mr. anji Mrs. Leonard Greer. Miss Greer is to become the bride of Mike Mauk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mauk of Milford, pn March 14. The slower was under the direction of Mrs. Loren Neibert and Mrs. Rodney McCreary. It included games, refreshments and fellowship. REV. MUNDY BACK FROM HOLY LAND Rev Robert A. Mundy of Wawasee Heights Baptist church said it was a wonderful experience going to the Holy Land and something you have to live to appreciate. However, he continued. it is good to be back home. Highlights of the Holy Land trip were described to the congregation Sunday evening prior to the message and a souvenir was shown. Soon as slides come back from being processed they will be shown to the public. The choir sang a welcoming song to the pastor as a special for the evening. Surprise Scoutmaster On Birthday Rex Lawson, scoutmaster for troop 48. was pleasantly surprised Tuesday evening when members of his troop. Mrs. Lawson, and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Secor joined in wishing him a happy birthday. Hie ladies served cake and ice cream to the 20 people present. On Sunday, troop 48 hiked the IS-mile Eel River trail near Roann, after spending the night camping in tents. They returned home Sunday evening. March 6. 7, and 8 the boys will occupy the cabins at Pioneer •Trails. A court of honor is being planned during this time. Gordon Secor is assistant scoutmaster. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brvkett and family of Elkhart spent Sunday at the Ray Brykett home at Syracuse.

ROYAL ROEGER GETS ICY BATH Royal Roeger of r 1 Warsaw went through the ice at the mouth of the Big Barbee lake channel Tuesday afternoon. He went in to a depth of almost his shoulders. The North Webster emergency unit was and the rescue workers pushed a boat onto the ice allowing Roeger to climb to safety. Roeger and wife had been fishing on the lake in the morning and had returned in the afteroon when the accident occurred. Tony Strombeck. North Webster town marshal, was called to the scene. , CHURCH OF GOD TO HAVE REVIVAL MEETINGS Starting Sunday and running through March 20, the Syracuse Church of God will be having revival meetings with the Rev. Walter Burchamp of Fort Wayne as evangelist. There will be specials each evening, for children and adults. RECEIVES FARMER AWARD William Cable of r 1 Syracuse, has been awarded the distinguished Master Farmer Award at the Master Farmer banquet sponsored by the Prairie Farmer. One of seven Indiana farmers to receive tije honor for 1969. Cable is a farmer north of Syracuse and well known as a corn seed producer Intermediate Mothers View Slides Os European Trip The intermediate Mothers club met Monday night at the home of Mrs Edward Napier with guests. Miss Dianne Jetmore and Miss Nancy Yoder showing slides and souvenirs of their European trip with the school band and school chorus of America. Mrs. Deloss Martin and Mrs. Earl Money assisted the hostess for the evening. The March 16 meeting will be with Mrs. James Stueky. LAKELAND LOCALS Mr and Mrs. Frank Beer, Jr., and family and Miss Esther Beer of r 1 Milford spent Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schuch at Bremen. Mrs. Hazel Kline of Milford attended the 12th birthday dinner honoring her grandson. Morrie Lee, in the home of his parents. Mr and Mrs. Morris Kline of near Goshen, on Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Haney of r 2 Milford spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Galen Haney and family of North Webster. Mr and Mrs. Oscar Haney of r 2 Milford spent Sunday and Monday with their daughter. Mrs. Marcia Slabaugh. and family of Rockford. 11l

Milford Lions Pancake And Sausage Supper Milford Lions are preparing for their annual pancake and sausage supper, to be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Milford fire station on Friday. March 6. * Preparations for the occasion dominated all discussion at the club’s Monday night meeting, which was presided over by vice president Donnie Wolferman in the absence of president Dennis Sharp. A large 12 by 18 framed picture of the clubs seven remaining charter members was presented to the club by Lion Arch Baumgartner who took the picture at the club’s 25th anniversary' dinner at Wawasee high school cafeteria September 29. It was framed by Ed Huber. The members are C. D Barnes. Earl Wolferman, Wayne Bucher. Ray Bray, Herbert Baumgartner. B N Sharp, and Raymond Pinkerton FOLK WORSHIP TO BE PRESENTED AT GOSHEN CHURCH The Fifth Season. an ecumenical folk group of 55 Goshen youth, will present \a contemporary worship celebration through the medium of folk music at the City Church of the Brethren in Goshen on Sunday at 7 p.m. The group is composed of a 40voice choir and a 15-piece orchestra. It is under the direction of Dennis Rumfelt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rumfelt of Goshen. The worshipers will be involved in the celebration through prayer, responsive reading and the singing of folk songs. The Fifth Season will initiate a new idea in contemporary worship which, in reality, is of ancient Biblical origin. 135 Calls Answered By Syracuse Police The report for the month of February submitted by chief of police Orville Vahderßeyden shows 135 calls answered by of officers p The department issued 26 warning, tickets and made 10 traffic arrests. One dog was impounded, two criminal arrests were made and five thefts reported. The department attended six fire calls, investigated three traffic accidents and five vandalism reports. There were seven juvenile cases investigated, two no parking tickets issued and 150 overtime tickets issued. There were 24 courtesy services rendered. Property valued at $549.42 was- stolen and $156.42 worth of , stolen property recovered. Bad checks handed to the department amounted to $65 with $25 collected Total traffic accident damage was $l,lOO. The police car was driven a total of 2,354 miles for the month. SURVIVES FREAK AUTO MISHAP John A. Byran. 51, 213 east Pearl street, Syracuse, sustained severe leg contusions in a freak car mishap at 5:18 Thursday evening at the Pacer Service station where he is manager. Byran had returned to the station after stopping at the bank and was steppng from his auto when it began to roll backward. Although he was unable to free himself from the car. he was able to steer it into a nearby fence therefore preventing it from going into the street. He was dragged some 38 feet before striking the fence Bryan was taken in Harris ambulance to Goshen hospital for treatment and released later in the evening.

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53,000 Fire To Syracuse Home A deteriorated fireplace was the cause of a fire at 8:34 Sunday evening causing $3,000 damage to a home at 140 North Shore Drive. Syracuse Lake, the residence of the Rev. Bertran T. White. Rev. White discovered the fire upon his return to the home following dinner at a Syracuse restaurant. Heavy smoke hampered the firemen in finding the fire origin. Faulty mortar in the fireplace allowed the fire to break through the wall and bum around the chimney. Extensive smoke damage was throughout the house. Lakeland Students Rank High At Purdue WEST LAFAYETTE - Distinguished student rank was won by 2.112 students at Purdue university during the first semester, representing the top 10 per cent of the 19.806 undergraduates on the main campus. The list released by registrar Nelson M. Parkhurst included 431 students with straight-A records in their semester’s work toward bachelor’s or associate degrees. This number represented about 2 per cent of the undergraduates. To qualify .for distinguished rating, a student must have a grade index of at least 5.5 points (B plus) out of a possible 6.0 (A) in at least 14 hours of academic credit and have no grade below C (4 points). The distinguished students include: Janet Lea Purdum. Syracuse, a humanities major who received all A s in her field. Michael Lee Brower, r 4 Syracuse, a mechanical engineer major. Cathleen Bryant, r 1 North Webster, a humanities major. PRIMARY MOTHERS MEET AT SLABAUGH HOME MONDAY Mrs. Vernon Slabaugh of North Shore Drive, Syracuse Lake, entertained for the Monday night meeting of the Syracuse Primary Mothers club with 13 members in attendance. Mrs. William Gillispi and Mrs. Ervin Miller were guests. Guest speaker for the evening was Dr. Wendall Shank on the health and care of children’s eyes. Mrs. Arthur Mousley and Mrs. Terry McLeod assisted the hostess for refreshments. Mrs. John Cripe will entertain for the March 16 meeting. More File For Primary Election Additional persons have filed for the primary election since our report in last week’s paper. Robert 0. White has filed for trustee of Etna township and Charles Mikel has filed for trustee of Jefferson township. Both are Republicans. Democrats who have filed are Jimrhy L. Gebert for trustee of Washington township and Charles W. Eaton, trustee of Harrison township. Dale H. Burger and Harold E. Wilson, both Republicans, have filed for the advisory board in Jefferson township. Democrats filing for delegate to state convention are John Geman, Warsaw 2 and 3 wards; Marie Stokes. Wayne precincts 5 and 6 and Warsaw 4th ward, 2 and 3 precincts; William D. Fackler. Etna township, Scott township and Jefferson 1; Wayne Bucher. Van Buren township. Republicans filing for delegate to state convention are Kermit F. Summers, Tippecanoe 2 and 4; Noble C. Blocker. Turkey Creek 1 and 3; Kenneth F. Bush. Harrison 2 and 3; Cletus N. Rovinstine, Jefferson 1 and 2, Scott and Etna 1; Charles O. Wainw-right, 3d ward. Warsaw.

Weatherhead Earnings Are Down 29 Per Cent

CLEVELAND - The 1969 operating earnings of the Weatherhead Company were $3,531,383 or SI.OB per share. George J. Grabner, president of the company said in Cleveland this morning. These earnings, down 29 per cent from 1968. include the fouryear results of Hyco-Inc., acquired in August and are based on 3,285,000 average shares outstanding. The 1968 operating figure, restated to reflect the Hyco acquisition and full delution for outstanding options, were $5,074,171, or $1.52 per share,

Congressman Bradamas Praises ™ OTO Work Os Paul Conkle In County PAGE

John Brademas, 3d district the only Democrat party holder congressman from South Bend, in county office, praised the work of county He went on to point out how the chairman Paul Conkle as he current Republican adspoke at the reception honoring ministration is leading the Conkle Saturday night. country in a recession and at the Conkle recently retired after same time inflation continues, serving the county for the past The Democratic congress cut nine years. President Nixon's budget 5.6 Brademas urged everyone to billion dollars which shows it is unite behind Jack Summe. newly concerned about inflation. He elected chairman, to insure also noted the enormous waste of Democrat victories in the coming money in the pentagon, election. He said there had been especially in new programs difficulties within the Democrat which often run 56 per cent above party in the past but “all we have estimated costs, to do is look at the differences in Conkle was presented gifts the Republican party to see what from the county organization by real party chaos is.” Mrs. Nell Reed and the women’s The congressman praised the organization by Mrs. Wayne work of sheriff David Andrews. Bucher and several letters of

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1236 Documents Filed In Office Os Recorder A total of 1,236 documents were filed in the office of county recorder E. Mazie Alexander during the months of January and February. Income being paid into the county general fund for these amounted to $2,373.60. During the month of January the following 640 documents were filed: 159 deeds, four transcripts; 67 mortgages; one mechanic's lien; 200 UCC; 62 releases; six assignments; two plats ninth articles of incorporation; 5 marginal releases; 125 miscellaneous. Fees collected totaled $1,194.20. f There were 596 documents filed Airing February: 164 deeds; four transcripts. 87 mortgages; two mechanic’s iiens; 205 UCC; 55 releases; 20 assignments; three articles of incorporation; 10 marginal releases; 46 miscellaneous. t Total fees collected in February amounted to $1,179.40. LAKELAND LOCALS A. R. ScheiA of Goshen and Lake Wawasee spent the past week end in Goshen on business. Mr. and Mrs. Schedit are spending the winter months in Florida but also have been visiting their daughter and family Dr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Westman and family in Saint Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Bates of Villa Park, 111., spent the week end with the former’s mother, Mrs. Frank Bates on Front street in Syracuse. Mrs. Frank Bates left today for a week in the home of her sister in Chicago.

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based on 3.339.659 average shares outstanding. Mr. Grabner stated. The company's 1969 net income was $2,039,889. or 63 cents per share after extraordinary losses of $1,491,484 net of tax benefits due to flood damage and to reorganization of certain divisions including the discontinuance and disposal of produce lines and related facilities. Net Sales Up Net sales last year totaled $107,344,272. up from $100,956,336 in 1968. as restated to reflect the acquisition of Hyco. Mr. Grabner pointed out that

$975 Damage In Thursday Mishap Two Lakeland teenagers received injuries and another local resident escaped in a twocar accident on the Kern Road three miles southwest of Syracuse at 9:15 a.m. Thursday.

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all divisions except the Canadian division registered gains in net sales for this year. He said in the year ahead the company would dispose of certain divisions that were not productive to the company and affect certain reorganization within the company. Mr. Grabner added that the outlook for 1970 remains unclear due to the downturn of the* national economy. He said the slowdown in the automobile industry most certainly would affect the company’s operation in the year ahead.

gratitude from prominent Democrats were read. Conkel responded with thanks for the cooperation he had received over the years and stated the county organization had made solid basic strides. He also pledged to do as much ip the future as was physically possible. Mayor Mike Hodges of Warsaw was present at the meeting and thanked the congressman for his assistance and for the courtesies extended to him last week at the Polish reception in Washington. Tom Lemmon served as master of ceremonies. About 150 persons were present including several from the 3d district central committee with Ernie Bixel chairman.

Glenn D. Davis, 17, of r 1 Milford and Cynthia Bucher, 15, of r 3 Syracuse, were treated at _ Goshen hospital for cuts alid abrasions. Mrs. James (Norma) Crafton. Syracuse, escaped injury. Deputy sheriff Stanley Holderman set damage to the Crafton auto at $675 with S3OO to the Davis vehicle.

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