The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 25, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 July 1970 — Page 1

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Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE - WAWASEE JOURNAL (Est. 1907)

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AT BLOOD BASK — A total of 61 persons presented themselves at the American Red Cross Bloodnwbilr visit last Friday at Wawasee high school. A few of those who donated blood are shown abo\e with blood bank workers. The sisit gained 63 pints of blood for the bank. The Red Cross is a 4 nited Fund sponsored organization.

Proposed Budget, Tax Rates And Salaries Set At Syracuse

The Syracuse town board of trustees held its regular July meeting Tuesday night in town hall .with clerk-treasurer Ronald Sharp reading the proposed budget for 1971 which was approved, and the tax rate at Syracuse set at $2 36. the same as for 1970 The proposed budget will be published, with a hearing set for 7:30 on August 31. Salaries — Benefits Adopted was ordinance 70-3 pertaining to the setting to salaries and benefits of town officials and employees seeing a slight increase in some salaried employees, cross walk guards, marshall street commissioner and fire station operator. The ordinance states the president of the town board of trustees during the 1971 year shall receive $250 per year and the four iPemaining board members. S2OO The town attorney shall receive SSOO per year., plan commission attorney SSOO and The building commissioner shall receive 60 per cent erf the commission collected by him from fees. Section three grants $6,864 to the marshal. $6,360 to deputy marshals and $6,120 to probationary officers Crossing guards will receive s24* per pay period the street. water, sewer commissioner spay will be $6,864 and operators. $4,992 The fire chief shall receive $950; first assistant $850; second assistant S7OO and secretary treasurer $750 A clothing or auto allowance of SSO shall be paid at the end of the year for firemen certified to have attended at least half of the drills and fire calls The wage for hourly employees was set ranging in classes from $2 65 to $1 90 Full time employees of the town shall be eligible for one week's vacation after one year of service and two weeks after three years. Other Business Town board members adopted ordinance 70-7 dealing with the plan commission hearing on reclassification of a nine acre tract of land on the east side of Wawasee near the Plaza location, amending the zoning ordnance for this area from suburban residence to roadside business district Tentative plans may include a shopping center, boat storage

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Bank Assets Run Over sl3 M illion,Statement Reveals

The published bank statement for the State Bank of Syracuse at the close of business on June 30. * 1970. reveals the bank has assets of $13,018.995 27. The full statement appears in this issue of The Mail-Journal The statement shows the bank has total deposits of $10,749,074 92. with loans at

Milford's Tax Levy Set At $l7B By Town Board

The Milford town board hfts set a rate of $2 78 per SIOO in rt s proposed budget. • The levy is for $1 78 in the general fund to give the town $26,523 to operate on in the coming year and $1 in the cumulative sewer fund to raise an additional $14,918 for the sewer project proposed for the near future The general fund includes salaries of the trustees who receive S2OO each per year, the salary of the clerk-treasurer is SSOO Also included in the general fund are the salary of the marshal and deputy marshals at $11,200: compensation of the town attorney. S4OO. compensation of firemen. $2,050; other compensation. $1,000; services contractual, $7,500; supplies.

40 ET 8 INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS The Kosciusko County Voiture 833-40 et 8 held a meeting for installation for new officers at the American Legion Post Wednesday. July 8. Officers installed by Chef de Gare Passe Jack Bullers were: James Cole. Chef de Gar. Eugene Brumfield. Chef de Train. Larry Clark. Commissaire Intendent. and Roy Russell, Correspondent. Also installed into new offices were Ed Pockron. Cheminot. Norman Hubler. Conducteur. Richard Felkner. Garde la Porte. Eugene Felkner. A mom er. Jerry Hatfield. Comiss Voyageur. Earl . Kimes. Lampiste At the Wednesday meeting delegates to the convention were named They will be Ed Pockron.

$7,216,119.07. The bank holds U. S. Treasury ' securities in the amount of $2,143,307.68. and obligations to state and political subdivisions in the amount of $2,201,212.86. Cash on hand stood at $626,848.06. The statement was signed by Robert L Jones, president of the bank

$3,300; current charges. $3,400; current obligations. $900; and properties. SSOO. for a total of $31,350. The MVH fund shows $5,000 in services personal, $7,350 in services contractual. SSOO in supplies, and SSOO in materials for $13,350 The cumulative sewer fund shows SBOO for services personal while the capitol improvement fund shows $6,000 in services contractual. Members of the town board will meet at 7:30 on Monday evening. Aug 31. to consider the budget. A legal notice will appear in The Mail-Journal next week. Said proposed budget is signed by clerk-treasurer Edith Baumgartner.

Max Miller, and Jack Bullers. Alternates are James Cole. Roy Rush and Herbert Felkner.

Leesburg Firemen Called To Mike Meek Farm

Firemen were called to the Mike Meek farm on r 4 Warsaw, at 8:30 p.m Friday when a chicken house caught fire. The building was out of control when the firemen arrived. Meek told • firemen he had been "smoking out” rats from the building earlier in the day and the fire may have resulted from some smoldering ashes

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1970

Operation Lima Conducted By JCawasee Area Jaycees

The Wawasee Area Jaycees, in accordance with other Jaycee chapters in the state, will be conducting a program to help persons in Lima. Peru, in recovery from their recent disastrous earth quake An official report lists 45,000 persons dead and perhaps 100,000 more dead or missing. A great concern has been expressed for a possible epidemic due to this being the winter season in Lima. Many thousands of people, including children, were injured, homeless and without food, clothing, blankets, medicine and medical supplies because of the loss of hospitals. Chic Lantz of Goshen, consultant for International Involvement for the Jaycees. is in charge of making arrangements to ship supplies from various points in Indiana to Lima.

Milford Lions Hear Story Os Life In India Life and living conditions in India were explained to Milford Lions club members Monday night by Willis Alt, a member of the Milford club. Alt spent six months in India in 1965 as part of the International Fellowship Youth Exchange program, and came home wiser in the ways of this vast country. His talk was highlighted by some fine color slides which he took himself. He lived with six families during his stay there. Receive Pins Club president Don Wolferman gave 100 per cent attendance pins to Richard Helper, James Lee White, Wayne Sholty and Durward Seely, and a five-year perfect attendance pin to Arlo Beiswanger. John Dewart received a pin for sponsoring a new member. The club voted SIOO premium to a committee of Arch Baumgartner. Leon Newman. Al ( Miller and Dennis Sharp to purchase an animal at the county fair 4-H livestock auction. If a local animal is grand champion, the committee is instructed to make a community effort to purchase it. •Charlie's Aunt* The club’s next meeting will be in the form of attending “Charlie’s Aunt"’ at the Playhouse on Sunday, Aug. 2, at 6:30 p.m. A buffet supper will be served at the Playhouse to the Milford Lions club and their ladies. Dr. Frank Wadas, Milford dentist, was a guest. Names Committees President Wolferman named the following committees: Agriculture — Robert Buhrt and Wayne Bucher. Boys and Girls Work — Robert Wolferman and Gerald Bushong Citizenship and Patriotism rWilliam Perry and Gale Chapman. Civic Improvement — Otto Wiggs and Walter Wuthrich. Community Betterment — Leon Newman and Delbert Dippon. Education — Arlo Beiswanger and James White Health and Welfare — Dr. Al Miller and Dr. Gerald Snider Safety — Richard Hepler and Herb Baumgartner Sight Conservation and Blind — Rev. Ralph Karstedt and Arlo Beiswanger. United Nations — Earl Wolferman and Burris Sharp. Greeters — Glen Treesh and Wayne Shoelty Attendance — Dr. J. Shafer and Delbert Dippon.

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The Area Jaycees urge persons to participate in Operation Lima, stating they feel it is a worthwhile and rewarding cause. Items Needed Here Items needed on a list by the Jaycees include food, clothing, blankets, medicine, tents and medical supplies. Any individual, individuals or organizations wishing to assist may leave items July 27 through 31 at the Syracuse American Legion home on south Huntington street. Legionairres have donated the main floor to the Jaycees for their purpose between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1 and 2. the home will be open to leave donations between the hours of 2 and 6 p.m. Persons wishing to donate but unable to deliver the goods to the home, may contact Steve Crow or Rod Smith for a Jaycee pick-up truck to come to the home.

Bar-B-Q At Park A Big Success The Waubee Lakeside Park chicken bar-b-q held last Sunday at the park was a success and gained $128.23 for the park board’s treasury. The money will help the board with it’s future projects, one of which is a docking place for small boats. The park board considers the good turnout Sunday to be a showing of support from the many citizens They appreciate hearing from the residents of the area and invites criticism or suggestions on the developing of the park. Carry-In Dinner To Honor Pastor's European Return Rev. and Mrs. Ralph P. Karstedt of the Milford United church will be honored Sunday at a carry-in dinner in honor of their return from Europe. The dinner will be held following the morning services in the church’s fellowship hall. The Karstedts have been traveling with the school band and school chorus of America. County Savings Bond Sales Down In June Joe Ettinger, chairman of the Kosciusko county U. S. savings bonds committee has received a report revealing that the county's savings bonds sales for June were $45,755 compared with $76,336 for the corresponding period of last year. Indiana sales for June were $11,258,261 and $8,370,884 for a like period of 1969 —a gain of 34.5 per cent. Seventy-two of Indiana's 92 counties reported sales gains for the month when compared with sales of June. 1969. Constitution and By-Laws — Paul Kizer and Raymond Pinkerton Convention — Phil Campbell and Richard Hepler. Finance — Paul Kizer and Marshall Estep. . Lions Information — Durward Seely and Raymond Pinkerton. Membership — Chuck Myers and Dennis Sharp. Program and Entertainment — Willis Alt and Paul Brembeck. Publicity — Arch Baumgartner and Durward Seely

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NEW LOOK AT SYRACUSE RUBBER — The Syracuse Rubber company office on soWth Huntington street, is taking on a new look with completion expected soon. The two offsets were expanded and large windows removed adding two separate areas on the interior for two 6- by 13' offices. Brick is being laid on the front in a buff color. Painting and some remodeling will be done on the interior during this “new look” process says Dean Pittman.

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Charles Haffner New SJHS Principal

Don Arnold, superintendent of the Lakeland Community School Corporation, has announced the appointment of Charles L. Haffner of Chowchilla, Calif., as principal of high school. Mr. Haffner was principal of the junior high school in Chowchilla this past year. He is a former resident of Syracuse and graduated from Syracuse high school Mr. Haffner taught mathematics, science and student government for seven years at Del Vallejo junior high school in San Bernardino. Calif. While at Del Vallejo he also served as director of activities and publicity, advisor to the student council, and coached basketball, track, and baseball. He was principal of the elementary school in Yosemite National Park before going to Chowchilla In 1959, Mr. Haffner graduated from Ball State university with a B.S. in education, majoring in mathematics and minoring in science. In 1963-64. he received a National Science Foundation Academic Year Institute Grant to Boston college where he received an M A. in mathematics. He has also taken graduate work at the University of Redlands. University of California at Riverside. Whittier college, Loyola university, and California State college at Los Angeles. Mr. Haffner is a life member of the National Education Association, a member of the California Teachers Association and California Elementary School Administrators Association. While in Yosemite Mr. Haffner was named secretary of the Yosemite Conversation club to

Chamber of Commerce Members And Wives To Attend Pinner-Play Thursday

During the Thursday meeting of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce plans were discussed for members and their wives to attend the Thursday night dinner-play on July 23 at Enchanted Hills to see Charley’s Aunt. The industrial fair, previously planned to be held in August. has been postponed until the summer of 1971 due to a conflict of interests of businesses and enough time for preparations for a good fair. Terry McLeod and Jim Zimmerman will serve as chairmen for the fair. The C of C brochure for promotion of the Wawasee area has been delayed for another four to six weeks due to a tremendous turn-out by sponsors on pictures. The brochure theme is planned to

Syracuse Lake Association To Hold Annual Dinner Saturday

The Syracuse Lake Association will be holding its annual dinner meeting Saturday evening at 6:30 pjn. in the Maxwelton Country club. The club, with its beautiful new facilities, provides a fitting surrounding for the association this year, for they see 1970 as the beginning of a stronger program with which to approach lake problems. A recent mailing to lake area property owners carried information bership, program and the forthcoming dinner meeting. Association directors will also be calling this week on property owners to help collect dues and dinner reservations. The dinner meeting will feature Dr. Cameron Gifford from Earlham college who is in charge of the Dewart Lake Biological Station. He promises a most interesting program dealing with many phases of lake problems. The association report to members will center around new association program activity and subjects pertinent to Syracuse Lake. Water quality, water safety, weed growth, membership and finance will be discussed. Association president Dave Stoops reported that a written survey of members last year provided basic guidance for the board of directors of the Yosemite Lions club. Mr. Haffner, his wife .Ann (a former Kendallville resident), and their children: John, aged 9. and Jane, aged 8. plan to move to Syracuse in August. t

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depict the four seasons for this recreational and work area, according to the club publicity chairman. Also, discussion was held on trash containers to be placed in the area by the Chamber to rid the lake area of road litter and a sanitation company to be contacted on regular pick-up of the trash. At present, litter is again being strewn about on the Pickwick Park road at the Chinese Gardens with several barrels in the area overflowing and nowhere to put the litter. Syracuse camp fire girls and their leaders worked many hours to rid this area of the litter this spring, only to see their work unrewarding due to no pickup service. Chet Elder and Ev. Ganz are in charge of this Chamber project.

the association’s new direction in program for the 1970’5. He said that most members favored a more active program in all areas for the betterment of the lake community and were willing to financially support such a program. As a result, a formal program was adopted and budgeted with dues set accordingly. He went on to say ... “The association stand is that we are concerned about the future well-being of the area — Syracuse Lake contributes to it not only economically but intangibly in terms of beauty or whatever manner we enjoy the lake. As an association, it is our obligation to foster the preservation of the lake, and toward that end, the board of directors has begun to take action.” “Past Association efforts and members have laid substantial groundwork necessary to give us the organization we have today. But we need to go further — officially consult with aquatic biologists and the state. An official aquatic survey has been requested. Water quality surveys have been requested and made. Chemical companies are learning more every day — we need to keep abreast of their findings — their help has been solicited. Chemical tests have been made. Septic system contamination is another area of concern and accordingly, the association is beginning a voluntary dyejesting program for systems adjoihg ■ lake.” Water safety is an area where (Continued On Page 2)