The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 17, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 May 1970 — Page 1

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Parade Time Is 10 a.m.

Saturday At Milford

Residents of the Milford community are invited to attend and participate in Memorial Day services on Saturday, May 30, sponsored by Ancil Geiger Post 226 of the American Legion, post commander Bruce McClintic announced today. The traditional commemorative rites are scheduled to begin at 11 o'clock at the Milford cemetery, commander McClintic added The main speaker will be the 1969 state Legion commander Joe Donovan of Warsaw Parade at 10 The parade will form at the junior high school between 9 and 9:30 a.m. to start at 10 sharp. Many organizations have contacted McClintic wishing to o participate They are urged to do so. Memorial Day observances have been carried out in both the north and the south since 1868. a tradition begun “to respect comrades who died in defense of their country “For many years after the Civil War, the Grand Army of the Republic in the north and the Confederate veterans in the south took charge of the Memorial Day services in their respective communities When these organizations became unable to carry on aclively these rites (which include the decoration of all known veteran grave sites), the American Legion pledged its help to the perpetuation of the annual observance of Memorial Day, commander McClintic explained .Although it began as an occasion to commemorate the dead of all wars. Memorial Day has since

Father’s Day Flotilla Schedules Announced

Activities for the 10th annual Hotilla for the Syracuse area are announced this week by the area Jaycees and Jayshees, sponsors of the event this year To be held June 19. 20. 21 a boat race will preceed the affair on June 14 at the Syracuse city park with Ronnie Hostetter in charge A fishing contest, open to male or female, starts June 6 and runs 5 to June 20 in three categories with catches to be taken to “the Sportsman’s Center to be weighed and recorded Trophies are to be given for this event Street Parade The annual street parade will form at 6 30 Friday evening. June 19 at Liberty Drive-Away south of Syracuse and proceed north on state road 13 through the mam street of town . Mrs Jerry Popenfoose is in charge,of this event and trophies will be awarded To date, no bands have been secured for participation Inchided m the schedule will be the Queen’s and convertibles. • Lakeland Motorcycle club, F. troop of Millersburg, a TOPS float and the Petticoat Patrol. The Queen contest will be held at 8 o’clock Friday evening at Wawasee high school with monies from merchant contributions going toward a scholarship fund to be presented Qualifications include being 16 through 19 years of age from the Lakeland area. Mrs Anita Bjella is m charge The Queen contestants will be appearing on WSJV-TV on ByLine at 9 a m June 18. There will be first and second place trophies given in the Queen

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become a time for the decoration of graves of families and friends, and friends urging the widest possible participation by Milford area residents in Memorial Day services, commander McClintic referred to the following excerpt from General John A Logan s original order for the observance of Memorial Day: “Let no avarice or neglect, no ravages of time testify to present or coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic" Commander McClintic reminded that the observance of Memorial Day in Milford should include the display of the United States flag by every home and business firm

contest and a first m best Queen convertible. A Flotilla Ball is scheduled for Saturday night. June 20. however, a site has not been selected to date Water Parade Steve Butt is in charge of the Sunday water parade on Lake Wawasee with congressman John D Brademas and senator Vance Hartke scheduled as parade marshals Senator Birch Bayh has also been invited but no response to the invitation has been received as yet Joe Thornburg will act as commodore for the parade with judging to follow at Waco beach. The parade will form at noon near Macy's Slip and get underway at I o’clock Trophies will be awarded in various cajegortes The commodore’s cup to be presented for the best overall float will be donated by Mrs Robert Rule in memory of her late husband who was associated with the Flotilla since its origination. Grand prize of a trophy and a savings bond will be given in the • two day golf tournament. Saturday and Sunday, with play at all three golf courses in the Syracuse area Steve Solina is in charge Entries for the ’Top Pop" contest, m the charge of Danny Jones of r 2. will dose June 12. Rules for the essay contest for the Top Pop include the father s name. age. town, number of children in the family and not to exceed 150 words. Also, to be included is the name. age. grade and school attended of the person submitting the essay

Street Closed Milford police chief Don Drake stated early this week that his department will close Main street from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday for the purpose of the parade. Milford Post Office Won't Sell Savings Stamps The Milford. Indiana Post Office will discontinue the sale of U.S. Savings Stamps after June 30. Postmaster Paul Kizer reminded customers today. The Treasury Department had announced in February that they were ending the sale of these stamps by the end of the fiscal year Postmaster Kizer urged students and others to complete their unfilled stamp albums prior to June 30 and exchangethem for U.S. Sayings bonds. “There is no better way for young people to save,” he said, "than buying and holding U.S. Savings Bonds." The stamps can also be redeemed for cash at any post office The stamps — ranging in value from 10 cents to $5 — were part of the Postal Savings program prior to 1942 when they “joined" the War Bond drive. In addition to selling stamps directly to customers, post offices have also supplied schools and other groups sponsoring savings programs for the past 28 years. Special Patriotic Service At Wawasee Heights On Sunday. May 31, at 10:30 am.. there will be a special patriotic service at Wawasee Heights Baptist church. Syracuse, honoring those who are serving our country in the armed forces as well as those who have died for the cause of freedom. A part of the program presented at the dedication services of the church November 16. 1969. which was of a patriotic nature and thrilled everyone present, will again be presented The pastor of the church. Bob Mundy, states that Wawasee Heights Baptist church is not in favor of war. but that it does stand behind this country's men who are resisting the efforts of communist dictators to enslave the world Servicemen, past and present, and their families are encouraged to attend. The church is located opposite Wawasee high school Church Os God Fellowship Class Meets The Fellowship class of the Syracuse Church of God met May--20 at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Williams President Mrs W'illiams opened the meeting with devotions by the Rev. Victor Yeager reading Galatians 6 followed by prayer There were ten members responding to roil call Rodger Brown is in charge of the Flotilla ball . Mrs. Steve Crow and Mrs. Hubert Dunithan. Queen contest; Mrs Popenfoose. street parade; Mrs. Bjella. Queen candidates; Mrs. Sue Koser. judges chairman; Solina. golf; Steve Crow, publicity; and Charles Koser. overall chairman

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VOLKSWAGON DAMAGED — The 1969 Volkswagen, above, driven by Larry Roe. 25, r 2 Syracuse, was damaged to the extent of S7OO in an accident near the bowling alley south of Syracuse last Thursday night. The VW was hit by a Chevrolet pick up driven by Marvin L. Miller, 34. r 2 Syracuse, as he drove from a side road. Miller told investigating officers he did not see the oncoming car.

Two Injured In Syracuse Accident

The Syracuse first aid unit responded to a call at 8:48 Thursday night for a two-vehicle accident one mile south of Syracuse on state road 13 in which two persons received in* juries. The accident occurred when Marvin „L. Miller, 34, r 2 Syracuse, driving a Chevrolet pick-up truck, drove onto the state road from county road 1200 north into the path of the small tan 1969 Volkswagen driven by Larry Roe, 2® r 2 Syracuse, headed south. Miller told investigating of-

Principal William Dorsey Resigns To Accept Wa-Nee Position

William E. Dorsey, Syracuse Junior high school principal, has submitted his resignation to the Lakeland Community School Corporation to accept the position of vice-principal o/ the new North Wood high school. The resignation will become effective at the conclusion of the present school year. Dorsey has served as junior high school principal in Syracuse for the past two years and was an English instructor and varsity basketball coach at Milford before taking the administrative post at Syracuse. A graduate of Syracuse high school in 1958, Dorsey completed his undergraduate work at Manchester college and earned a master s degree in school administration at Indiana university in 1966 He will assume his new duties in the Wa Nee School Corporation on July 1 The new North Wood high school is nearing its completion and a student enrollment of 1000 students is anticipated for the 1970-71 school year. North Wood high school is located on state road 19 just north of Nappanee Dorsey stated this week that he has appreciated the efforts of the „ Lakeland School Board and the entire community for the interest. effort, and cooperation extended to make certain that a. good educational program is being offered to the children in the Lakeland community. The Dorsey family will be moving to the Nappanee comTnunity during the summer months as housing becomes available.

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ficers he had stopped at the intersection and did not see the Volkswagen as he pulled onto the highway He escaped serious injury, with exception of a possible neck whiplash from the impact. Roe received facial lacerations and his wife, Jeanette. 24. facial lacerations and a possible broken ankle. They were taken to Goshen hospital for treatment and released Damage to the car was set at S7OO and to the truck, S3OO. No tickets were issued. State trooper Larry Yeiter investigated.

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Webster Alumni Set For June 5 The North Webster Alumni association will hold its annual banquet at Wawasee high school on Friday, June 5, at 7 p.m. The classes of 1920 and 1945 will be guests of honor. Due to incomplete mailing lists and changes of addresses, many alumni have not received invitations. Reservations may be mailed to the secretary of the alumni association. North Webster. Ind. 46555. Guests are welcome. The alumni association urges all members who are interested in continuing the yearly event to attend.

Memorial Day Services Scheduled At Syracuse

Residents of the Syracuse community are invited to attend and participate in Memorial Day services on Saturday, May 30, sponsored by Wawasee Post 223 of the American Legion, commander Bill Eyer announced today. The traditional commemorative rites are scheduled to begin at the Legion Home at 1:30 and proceed to the Syracuse cemetery for continued services. Donald Novy, plant manager of the Syracuse Weatherhead Company will be the speaker. Ladies Night At Solomon Creek The Fairfield Community Men’s club observed ladies night at the May 25 meeting at Solomon’s Creek United Methodist church with 39 in attendance. The fried chicken supper, cooked and served by the men, was bounteous and good. President, Ora E. Miller, presided and led devotions ~from “The Upper Room.” Don Thwaits led the singing, accompanied by Mary Huitema at the piano. James W. Kitson presented Mrs. Raybum Webster of Goshen, who gave her Scottish theme entitled, “Brigadoon.” The club enjoyed her word, painting, and vocal presentation. The chalk picture was won by Mrs. G. Volney Kammerdiener. The Fairfield Community Men’s club will have its annual fatherson banquet on Monday, June 22, at 7p.m. Earl Money of the State Conservation Department will be featured with his presentation on wildlife. A big attendance is expected. Fly-Up Ceremony Held Monday Brownie Troop 222 held a fly-up ceremony on Monday at Milford with the following girls going thru the bridge formed by leaders Mrs. John L. Miller and Mrs. Jacob Jackson: Julia Rhoades, Vicki Kreider. Terena Ryman, Jill Hartman, Kathy Bice, Kathy Troup, Debbie Dye, June McCormick. The girls will become junior scouts in September. They were honored at a special party with Mrs. Donald Bice furnishing cake and ice cream. Cookies and punch were . also enjoyed. The troop will be marching in the Memorial Day parade on Saturday. Milford Man Injured In Sunday Crash Mark A Ramser, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest L. Ramser of r 1 Milford, was injured in a one-car accident a half-mile south of Leesburg on Indiana 15 at 10:30 a m. Sunday. Ramser was northbound on the state road when his 1963 Oldsmobile went out of control on the wet pavement and hit a utility pole. He was treated at the Murphy Medical Center for an abrasion of the right side of his head. He also complained of back injuries. State Trooper Barry Black investigated. Damages to Ramser’s car were listed at S6OO.

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Sunday Storm Presents Problems In The Entire Lakeland Area

The Sunday storms in the Syracuse area caused many problems. Lightening put many telephones and electric service out of order and torrential rains intermittently presented traffic problems with high water in basements and homes. Cars and trucks stopped along roads and highways due to nearly zero visibility on several occasions. A sump pump being used to pump water from a basement at the Erv Wogoman home in Syracuse short circuited causing SIOO damage before being ex-

Lakeland School Board Opens Bids For Boiler At Syracuse Junior High

Members of the board of school trustees of the Lakeland Community School Corporation met Tuesday evening to receive bids for retubing of the boilers at Syracuse junior high school and for converting them to dual fuel operation. Bids were received as follows: William P. McDonald. Fort Wayne, base bid of $24,250 with an add water heater alternate of $2,685 and a dual fuel alternate of $6,822; Vic Trippell Plumbing and Heating, Mishawaka, $16,850 plus welding not r included in the base bid, $2,600 on the first alternate and $3,300 on the second alternate; Shambaugh and Son, Inc., Fort Wayne, $22,500 for the base bid with $2,431 on the first alternate and $4,230 on the second alternate; and Power Plant Services, Inc. Fort Wayne, $23,486 base bid with $2,300 on the first alternate and SB6 on the second alternate to furnish burners with conversion All bids were given to the architect for further study before a decision to be made later on awarding of a contract. Other Business The board approved the advertising of bids for gasoline and fuel oil for the 1970-71 school year. The board also met with representatives of the architectural firm of Maurer, Van Ryn. Ogden and Natalie to review preliminary plans for remodeling and additions to the various schools in the corporation. Resignations were received from several teachers in the corporation, effective at the end of the current school year and approval of the employment of those who have been recom-

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Sandwich Shoppe To Open Here The Continental Sandwich Shoppe, located at Lake Vue Cottages on road 13 south of Syracuse, will open this week end, according to owners Walter Wurmel and Paul Bisesi. The new business will feature a sandwich which “is a meal In itself," using real French bread and high quality meats. The new owners stress that the name of their firm — Continerital — is derived from the European influence of this type of sandwich. The owners have plans of opening similar sandwich shops throughout the’midwest

ti-nguished by firemen. .A 1967 Oldsmbbile being driven by Danny L. Smith,- 21, r 4 Syracuse, and accompanied by his wife, was damaged $1,400 at 5:25 p.m. when he lost control in a section of high water on the roadway near the T-intersection on the Syracuse-Milfopd-road two miles west of Syractse and struck a tree Only a few bumps and bruises were sustained. Several areas reported nearly a four inch rainfall with watbr in basements never having water before. High winds on one occasion caused the loosening of. piers, rafts and boats in the lakes.

mended for the 1970-71 school year was given. A list of these teachers appears elsewhere in this issue. A year’s leave of absence was granted to Miss Sharon Pearl, a first grade teacher at North Webster. Miss Pearl plans to return to Ball State university for a year of study. 3 To Be Inducted On June 3 Three young men from Kosciusko county will be inducted into the armed forces on June 3. They are Jarnos G. Mitchell. Larry A. Wilt and Barry K. Bradshaw. Reporting for physical exams on that day will be David M. Beigh, Robert M. Heisley, Jerel D. Lenfestey, Ashley S. Holloway, John R. Tucker, Orville Blair, Samuel C. Davis, Albert H. Trestrail 111, Bruce-A. Hartup, Michael R. Lackey, James C. Burtoft, James C. Kessler. Richard P. Dick, Steven S. Camp, John T. Miller, Robert E. Bechtel, James G. Marsh, Philip L. Metcalf, Willard H. Yothers and Terry L. Jordan. DENNIS TUCKER HAS STITCHES OUT Dennis Tucker of Kuhn lake area had' the stitches removed from his hand Tuesday. He injured the hand the week before when he tripped mounting steps at his home. It was not necessary for him to miss school, which he attends at North Webster Junior high. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Tucker.