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$90,000 Addition To Brock Mfg. Company Milford Plant

o Workmen broke ground last week for a new $90,000 office and plant addition to the fast-growing Brock Manufacturing Co plant on road 15 just north of Milford The new addition, whose cost could reach SIOO,OOO, will include a 30 by 30 office addition and a 3 by 150 plant addition, all along the north side of the {resent structure The entire front of the building will be new, faced with brick, stone and gold glass windows. The brick used will be of deep red color, and the stone will be Delaware Valley field stone. i The new offices will blend into

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A FARM RARITY — Bill Sloan, a resident of north of Syracuse, is showing friends with justifiable pride two mare mules born on his farm on Sunday. July 5. to an Appaloosa (horse* mare he purchased a year ago in Missouri. The mother of the mare and her mule off-spring belong to Sloan's daughter (shown in this picture) and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Phillips, who also live north of Syracuse. Sloan calls the twin birth a real rarity.

Big Things Are Happening In The Town Os North Webster

Big things are happening in North Webster. Indiana. This tiny lake resort community of nearly 500 souls is about to get a new super market and an auto parts retail outletas part of a com-munity-wide thrust us revitalize the community. In addition, an uptown parking 10l to accomodate more than 100 cars is being planned. The push for new business enterprises in North Webster is being spearheaded by a group of

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the present offices, all of which will be remodeled and refurnished The new addition should be completed by October 15, 1970. The architect is Howard Pletcher of Goshen; general contractor, Walter Eldridge of Goshen; plumbing and heating contractor. Briggs Plumbing and Heating of Goshen; and air conditioning. Dor lots’. Inc. of Goshen Company 13 Years Old The company, formed Dec. 2. 1957, now employs 60 local people, and plant manager Paul ( ‘Bud ’) Brembeck is quick to

community-minded citizens who are in the process of forming a' not-for-profit foundation to carry out its ambitious program for the town. 6 It is part of a program to bring a Medieval theme to North Webster, urging upon its present business owners a refurbishing of their present establishments along the Medieval theme The auto parts fttail outlet is being opened by Frank’s Piston Service. Inc., of Manon. Ind.. and

give them credit for the rapid growth of the company. The plant began production in 1958 on Main street in Milford, and moved to its present road 15 location in 1962. Additions were made to the plant in 1965 and 1966, and an 80 by 100 addition was made last year. The company manufactures a complete line of bulk feed bins, grain storage and drying fains, and distributes in all states of Continental United States. 12 European countries. South America, South Africa, Mexico. Puerto Rico and Canada, Mr. Brembeck stated.

will be located in the John Herrmann building just north of the junior high school. The company has pledged the east third of the building to the Mermaid Festival and the foundation for use as they wish. The company has also pledged $3,000 in cash over a 10-year period to the not-for-profit foundation. New Super Market Three old homes on west side of

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15,1970

Charles F. Kroh New President Os Local Rotarians Charles F. Kroh has been named new Rotary president for the 1970-71 club year at Syracuse. Other new officers include: Jerry Ganshorn — Vice president Paul Levernier — Secretary Wendel Shank — Treasurer Tom Swartz — Sgt-at-arms. Car Pulled From Lake Monday P. M. Members of the Milford police department received a call at 9:50 p.m. Monday when a car went into Waubee lake at the Kilmer channel. Tom Ketch of Syracuse was called to dive for the vehicle which landed in some 11 feet of water. The car was completely submerged and could not be seen except for the beams of the headlights which were on at the time it had entered the water. The vehicle was a 1969 Dodge, two-door Super B and was being driven by Ron Keith Vanover, 31, Milford, at the time it entered the water. Vanover escaped serious injury receiving only a bruised upper lip. When questioned by Milford police chief Don Drake about the car he was a complete blank. Police are still at a loss as to exactly how the car crossed the field and ended up in the water. Vanover maintained no one was in the car with him at the time aryl a check with relatives and of the area have led police to believe he was alone at the lime Wreckers were engaged to help pull the car from the waters of the channel. Vanover was booked at the county jail on charges of driving under the influence and public intoxication. Tuesday he appeared in the court of justice of the peace Milo Clase and was fined $47.25 for driving under the influence and $45 for public intoxication.

road 13 just south of the town’s main business block will be torn down to make way for the newcommunity parking lot. The homes include one from the Ed Phelps Estate, the Mrs. Ruth Miller home, and the home of Dr. and Mrs. Alden Walgamuth. According to J. Homer Shoop, president of the Farmers State Bank in North Webster, all transactions have been made for the purchase of these properties.

Junior Hoover Drowns In Choppy Waters Os Wawasee

The deep, choppy water of Lake Wawasee claimed the life of Syracuse resident, Ralph (Frankie) Hoover, 42, when the boat he was in along with two companions, capsized at eight p. m. Wednesday, July 8. It was reported the three- occupants, Hoover, Lewis Hare and Ralph Shepler, all of Syracuse, were en route from the Kale Island Beacon to Angler’s Cove at Ogden Island in a 12-foot aluminum boat of a friend when the mishap occurred. The rough choppy waters of the lake were thought to have capsized the boat at about a half " Z mile from the east . shore. The men held onto the sides of the boat for some time before several lake residents saw the accident and came to the rescue, however, it is not known what ■med to Hoover who was thought to be clinging to the opposite side of the boat from his companions. State and local authorities in addition to area volunteers searched for the Hoover body, but attempts had to be postponed in late evening and his body was found by two state police scuba divers at 12:55 p m. Thursday, some 17 hours later. ’The body was found in about 35-foot of water partially hidden by weeds 50 feet from the tragedy scene. Hoover is the first drowning victim of Lake Wawasee this year and the second for Kosciusko county. Sunday Services A Syracuse resident all of his life. Hoover was born in Syracuse April 25. 1928. to Martin Franklin and Edith (Wogoman* Hoover and the mother survives. He married the former Sue Ann Whetten March 29, 1951, at La Porte and their residence is at 613 Mullen street. Syracuse. He was an employee of Mobile Homes Unlimited at New Paris. Surviving besides the widow and mother are four daughters, Mrs. Joe Bill (Marilyn* Bartman. Syracuse. Faye. Jacqueline and Janice, all at home; one son. William, at home; one grandson; three brothers. Ray. Syracuse. Nelson. New Paris, and Karl. Milford; and three sisters, Mrs. Norris (Louise* Wise, Syracuse. Mrs. Keith (Geneva* Cripe. Saint Cloud. Fla. and Mrs. Jimmie (Doris* Gilbert, r r North Webster. Rev. Chester Bahn officiated for services at the Harris funeral home Sunday and burial was in the Syracuse cemetery. MILFORD MAN ARRESTED Carlos Delgado, Milford, was arrested on July 11 by members of the Milford police department for driving with no operator’s license. He was fined $2.75 and paid an additional $22.25 in costs.

The new supermarket will be erected by Augsburger. Inc., of Milford, on the lot purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Rex Miller just south of the parking area. Augsburgers have had a store in Milford for 36 years, and have had a super market south of Syracuse since July 1965. The self-service store they plan to build in North Webster will be along the lines of its Syracuse store.

First Wheat Received July 2 Robert Beer of near Milford has the honor of bringing In the first load of wheat to the Kosciusko County Farm Bureau Co-op in Milford this year. The wheat was received at the elevator July 2 and was dry. Dry wheat runs about 13.5 per cent moisture content. All wheat received this year has run about the same. A steady stream of wheat has poured into the Milford elevator since the first of the month.

VISIT AREA RELATIVES Mr. and Mrs. George Zimmer 'and family of South Bend visited members of the Weisser family in the Milford area over the week end.

Follow Up Given To Board On Wnwasee’s 1969 Grads

Lakeland superintendent Don H. Arnold reported to members of the school board Tuesday night as they met in regular session on the class of 1969 of Wawasee high school. Said report was by Jack Marlette, guidance director of the high school. The report showed a total of 61 class members, 34.5 per cent, working at the close of the recent school year; 11 or 6.2 per cent were in the armed forces; 53 or 30 per cent were attending a four year college; eight or 4.2 per cent were attending a two year college and 15 or 8.6 per cent were attending a technical school. An additional seven or 4 per

Four Aren Youths Home From Hair-Raising European Trip

Four area students were among the 11 from Wawasee high school, with their leader Ron Corson, who were stranded in Europe after the travel firm, World Academy, Inc., of Cincinnati, Ohio, went bankrupt. About 3500 students from all over the United States was on this tour. The four students from this area were: Judy Little, 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Little and Bernie Mishler, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Mishler, both of Milford, Mike Harris, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harris and Debbie Sellers, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eudell Sellers, of Lake Wawasee, both of Syracuse area.

John B. Augsburger said Monday plans are indefinite at the present time as to when building would start, but that they hoped to be in the new store by the middle of next summer. The store will be built along the Medieval theme to conform with other stores in the community. Augsburgers have also pledged SIO,OOO in cash to the not-for-profit foundation over a period of. ten years.

Goshen Fishermen Rescued From Syracuse Lake

Two elderly Goshen brothers, O. W. Kauffman. 65. of 304 north Riverside, and M. S. Kauffrpan, 77, of 309 north Riverside, were rescued from the waters of Syracuse Lake Sunday evening after their boat was capsized by rough waters caused by a speed boat pulling skiiers. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Kaufman were vacationing at a cabin resort in the area. M. S. Kaufman, brother was visiting and the brothers were fishing on Syracuse lake when the incident happened around 7:15 in the evening. Conservation officer Earl Money, was contacted immediately and several persons on shore seeing the situation raced to the rescue of the two men who were hanging to the side of the boat. The other boat and skiiers

cent had married and were not working while five or 2.8 per cent were married and working. Two or 1.1 per cent are deceased and 15 or 8.6 per cent were not accounted fori 1 Total number in the class of 1969 was 177. Other Business In other business before the board approval was given on a motion by Floyd Baker and second by Bill Little for final payment to Schmidt Electric Shop, Inc., for Wawasee high school in the amount of $8,155.40. Approval was also given for architects fees to Maurer. Van

Ronald Corson of Columbia City, a teacher at Wawasee, was the leader of the 11 students who planned to study and travel in Europe until August 8. World Academy, Inc., of Cincinnati, Ohio, who arranged the tours, along with four subsidiaries, filed bankruptcy petitions in a U. S. District court. An attorney for the firm said it had assets of about SBOO,OOO and debts of $4 million. The cost for the summer abroad was from SI2OO and up.

Benjie Reed Wins Grand Prize In Kiddie Parade Wednesday

Light rain fell early Wednesday evening but the scheduled Kiddie Parade in conjunction with the Syracuse Police and Firemen’s fair progressed. Starting from the railroad park, the enthusiastic youngsters proceeded to the fair site where the following winners received awards : Little five-year-old Benjie Reed, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Leamon, captured the grand prize for floats. The Calvary United Methodist church took first place honors in the float division with second

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continued on and were not identified. O. W. (Bill) Kauffman, a Goshen Rubber employee, stated the two men did not notice the speed boat approaching and a high wave crashed into their boat, upsetting them. All fishing equipment was lost. A number of people have been contacted in regard to the incident as the conservation officer says boaters are responsible for damage or accidents that happen as result of a wave from their boat. It is not known whether the speed boat and persons involved even knew the capsize took place. Just four-days prior, a Syracuse resident lost his life in the waters of Lake Wawasee when the 12-foot boat he was in with two companions capsized in choppy waters.

Ryn, Odgen and Natali, Inc., for boiler repair and conversion at Syracuse in an amount of $1,865 and for work completed to date as follows: Milford junior high school remodel, $7,606; North Webster school project, $20,542; Syracuse school, $4,125; and Wawasee high school, h 4 -44 - Unapproved minutes were read and signed, financial reports as of June 30 were approved as wftre claims. Following the close of the regular session board members began a preliminary study in preparation for working on the budget for the coming year.

The students left July 1 and arrived at Chicago airport July 12. Some of the students finished five of their six weeks. All went to Rome and then spread out. There were five campuses of 150 to 250 children on each, at the time it - happened, relates Mrs. Billy Little. On July 7, they found out about the bankruptcy. They were told that they were on their own until transportation could be provided. • Continued on Page 2, Sec. 1)

going to Gloria Bean and third, > Troy Bomman. > Cynthia Niccum of North ; Manchester was first in the decorated bicycle category i followed by Dave Dean and Marc Fry, second; and third, Julie Byland and Sherry Myers. Portia and Phil Price took a first in the miscellaneous category; second, Carrol Thwaits and third, Richard Egnor and Lisa Sims. Contests for youngsters followed at the fair site under direction of fair president, Ed Leamon.