The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 26, Milford, Kosciusko County, 29 July 1970 — Page 8

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., July 29, 1970

■ kijj A | ifcK i ; I I [f I COUNTY REPAIRS ROADS — Workmen of the county highway department were making much needed road repairs this week to old state road 15 north of Milford extending to the Elkhart county line, and to the road known as the Milford Junction road north of Milford. In this photo John Alexander is running a large highway department chopper breaking up the old asphalt. W hen the road has been rolled, a new blacktop mat will be laid. Alexander said.

Thieves Enter One Store, Try To Enter Two Others

Thieves struck at three Milford business establishments Monday night or early Tuesday morning, and local police and county sheriff’s deputies are seeking clues as to the identity of the culprits. The establishments hit were Lavon’s Variety Store. Brandings Iron Bar and the Hickory Lounge. According to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Holderman. owners of Lavon’s Variety Store, entry was made through a sky light. When Mrs Holderman opened the store at 8:15 a m. Tuesday she noticed a step ladder on a counter. Upon closer inspection, she noticed a sky light window broken > They found two sets of footprints in the store where the thieves had stepped into paint and tracked it along the isles of the store I Eight dresses and miscellaneous merchandise were taken, plus 50 cents from the cash register Scared Away Thieves broke the oval back door window at the Hickory Lounge at 5 a m. Tuesday but were frightened away by Ben Liniger who was cleaning in the building at the time No entry into the Hickory Lounge was made. At the Branding Iron Bar. Brenda Deisch. daughter of owners Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Deisch. said an attempt to enter the rear door was made, but that the door is securely barred The door was broken, but entry was not made Investigating were Milford town marshall Don prake and deputy sheriff Roger Fellows. MILFORD YOUTH TO CAMP AT EPWORTH FOREST Six young people from the Milford United Methodist church will be attending High School Institute at Epworth Forest this coming week. August 2-8. Going from the church are David and Doug Brown. Sue Haab. Lark Ruch. Leah Stutzman and Ember Angel, the granddaughter of Mrs Bessie Sunthimer Mrs Sunthimer and Rev. Ralph Karstedt will be accompanying the Milford youth as adult counselors The group will be in the same cottage with the young people from the Saint Andrew's church at Syracuse and of the Stall and Emanuel United - Methodist churches of South Bend PRAIRIE TWP. HAS PROPOSED 16 CENT LEVY Trustee John W. Lutes and members of the advisory board of Prairie township have proposed a levy of 16 cents on property in said township Net taxable property in the township is $3,217,350. The township rate has been set at 10 cents with an additional five cents in the fire fighting fund and one cent in recreation The township fund will raise $3,217 while the fire fighting fund will raise * $1,608 and the recreation fund will raise $321 for a total of $5,146. Members of the board will meet August 24 to give final approval to the budget ARRESTED THIS WEEK Betty J. Sizemore. 28. Milford, was arrested by Milford police officers over the week end for (hiving on a permit without a licensed driver in the car.

HERE’S HOW — Burglars gained entry into Lavon's Variety Store in Milford through this sky light, using a step ladder to let themselves down into the building. 1 * ■ IM I '■ ** jfl B * JB EXAMINE DOOR — Milford town marshal Don Drake, deputy sheriff Roger Fellows and Brenda Deisch examine the rear door at the Branding Iron Bar in Milford where burglars attempted to gam entry early Tuesday morning.

ROBERT E. HUNTER APPOINTED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Weatherhead Company today announced the addition of Robert E. Hunter to its board of directors and his election as chairman of executive committee and chief executive officer Mr. Hunter has served as general manager of the Euclid Division of General Motors He was more recently president and chairman of Philco Ford Corporation in Philadelphia from which he resigned early this year. A*native of Munda. N. Y.. he is a graduate of University of Michigan

GOSPEL SING KOSCIUSKO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Sunday, Aug. 2 - 6to 9 p.m. — FEATURING — JUBILEERS QUINTET Syracuse CONVEYORS QUARTET Marion JUBILEE TRIO Marion THE GOSPELAIRES Kokomo DALE MILLER - ACCORDION Al RE Shipahewanna THE HART FAMILY Marion AND OTHERS FREE WILL OFFERING • Public Invited - tn case of RAIN, will be held in the Warsaw High School Auditorium

New Salem By MRS. HERB MOREHOUSE 808 HURD HAS DEVOTIONS Bob Hurd led the devotions Sunday morning during the hour of worship and introduced the guest speaker, John Hartman, a student at Grace college. Dave Beer gave the special music and was accompanied by Mrs. Everett Tom, Jr. —NS—EVENING SERVICES The evening adult Bible class was led by Rev. Howard Kreider. The guest speaker was John Hartman. - NS—LIVEWIRE CLASS HAS CAMP OUT The Livewire class had a camp out at the Teeple cottage on Stanton Lake Saturday evening and Sunday. Youth from the Brethren church of Milford. Syracuse and North Webster were invited to the outing. About 35 were present for the Sunday noon meal. Bruce Baker taught the Sunday school class on Sunday morning and David Lewycky from Grace college was guest speaker Adult advisors were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Baker and Mr and Mrs Everett Tom, Jr. —NS—PIG ROAST SATURDAY The Sunshine and Star classes enjoyed a pig roast Saturday evening in the church fellowship hall. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mishler of near Shipshewanna were in charge of roasting the whole pig. Mr. Mishler and John Plank carved the pig. Salads and desserts were brought in by the class members Mr. and Mrs. Plank, Mr. and Mrs. Max Shively and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Tom, Jr., were in charge of the evening. Both classes held business meetings and elected class officers and teachers. , —NS—COMMUNITY NEWS The Sons of Praise quartet were guest singers Sunday evening in the Osceola Bethel Brethren church. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson and family entertained Mr. and Mrs. Russell Baker Thursday noon in honor of Mr. Baker’s birthday. On Thursday evening ice cream and birthday cake were enjoyed at the home of Mr and Mrs. Phil Baker and daughters in honor of Russell Baker’s birthday. Others present were Mrs. Russell Baker, Mrs. Frank Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Baker and family Mrs. Edna Tom and Deris called on Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Cripe at Liberty Mills Sunday afterooon. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ferverda and Mrs. Ruth DeFries attended the Oswego school reunion held at the Oswego community building on Sunday. Mrs. De Fries attended SUnday morning worship services at the Oswego Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stafford dnd grandson Billy Baumgartner of Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ferverda and Mr. and Mrs. Rex Wildman of Warsaw were Tuesday evening supper guests of Miss Clara Driver of Warsaw. Mrs Doris Niccum was a Sunday over night guest of her sister. Mrs. Edna Mr. and Mrs. Ra< Ferverda and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stafford and grandson Billy Baumgartner of Florida were Wednesday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Blake Baumgartner and Jonathon of Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stafford left Thursday morning for their home in Fort Lauderdale. Fla., after visiting with relatives for the past two weeks. Mr. and Mrs Guy Morehouse were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Morehouse. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Meek and daughters spent several days in Wisconsin camping recently. MILLERS RETURN FROM VACATION Mr. and Mrs Herman Miller spent a week in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and also visited their grandson Jerry Miller and wife at Rochester. Minn They visited Mr and Mrs Robert Kimball in Wisconsin Dells.

Jefferson Twp. Proposed Rate Os 26e For 1971 Charles Mikel, trustee of Jefferson township, has a 1971 budget with a proposed levy of 26 cents. This would give the township $8,005 to operate on for the year. The levy shows 20 cents in the township fund to raise $6,158 and six cents in the library fund to raise $1,847. The board will meet on August 25 to consider said budget. The budget classification shows $1,790 in the fund for pay of trustee . rent, clerical and travel expense; S4OO in books, stationery, printing, advertising and insurance; SSOO for care of cemeteries; $2,200 for fire protection; $35 for Memorial Day; $35 for examine of records; and $495 for other expenses. The library fund has been granted $1,600. Under poor relief one finds SSOO set aside for medical, hospital and burial and another SSOO for direct relief. Two Flags Taken Sunday • Cable Lane of r 4 Syracuse reported to the county sheriffs department the theft of two American flags with wooden staffs Sunday. The flags, outside his place of business at Kale Island, were taken during the day. CURTRIGHTS AT YOUTH CAMP Rev. and Mrs. Albert Curtright of the Milford First Brethren church are spending this week at Shipshewana Lake at the Brethren Retreat, in charge of the youth camp. They have just returned from spending their vacation with relatives in Texas and Wyoming.

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LIGONIER NEWS By Rose Cunningham HAVEPARTY JUNIOR LEADERS Junior leaders of Noble county 4-H, had their summer swimming party at Pretty Lake recently. They discussed their work-day at the coming Kendallville Fair. A committee was also appointed to build bleachers for the fair. The group decided to sponsor an ice cream social at the fair on Thursday night, Aug. 13. and a committee was appointed to take care of the advertising. Patrick Barker of Allen township was in charge of refreshments of hot dogs and potato chips after the swimming. Paul Arthur Compton Paul Arthur Compton. 50. bus driver for the ABC Coach Lines, died at his residence at 3:30 a m. Sunday, of a heart attack. Mr. Compton was born in Goshen on December 21.1919 and had resided in the Ligonier area his entire lifetime. He was a member of the Eagles. Elks, and American Legion, of Ligonier, and was a veteran of World War n. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Helen Compton and a sister, Mrs. Albert Dull, both of Ligonier Services were held yesterday (Tuesday) in the Ligonier funeral home with Rev. Marple Lawson officiating. Burial was in the Ligonier cemetery. It has been reported that lightning struck the Island Chapel church recently and did much damage.

Five Injured In Three-Vehicle Accident On U. S. 6 Monday P. M.

Five persons were taken to the Goshen hospital Monday afternoon at 2:25 p.m. when two trucks and a car were involved in a collision on U.S. 6 approximately four miles west of the intersection of the federal highway and state road 15. Lawrence R. Sawyer, 47, r 1 Milford, was involved in the accident but was not injured. Hospitalized were: William Lee Guinee, 31, Valparaiso, who was taken to the intensive care ward with fractures to his left arm and right thigh and severe lacerations to his head and face, his wife, Kerin, 29. who suffered severe lacerations to her head and face, possible internal injuries and loss of blood who was also admitted to the intensive care ward; their children, Jerry J., 7 and Philip L., 8, who suffered lacerations to the head and face. Adam A. Morie. 30. r 3 Bremen, driver of a 1964 Autocar diesel hauling a load of sand for Bowser Sand and Gravel of Bremen, was treated for shock and released. Family Outing The Guinee family was on a family outing according to state trooper David Petgen. They were traveling east on 6. having just left Amish Acres. More was driving west on U.S. 6 and was following Sawyer who was driving a 1964 International dump truck. Thecause of the accident is still under investigation, however, it is known that a car ahead of the

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two trucks was in the process of attempting a left turn onto Elkhart county road 15. The left front of the Morie truck struck the Guinee auto. The truck then rolled over on its side, spilling its load of sand over the pavement and hitting Sawyer’s truck. The entire front of Guinee’s 1968 Dodge was crushed by the impact. Continuing the investagation trooper Petgen and Elkhart county policeman Don W. Moneyheffer. They were assisted at the scene of the accident by state troopers Mel Eash and Michael Swallow. CHURCH OF GOD FELLOWSHIP CLASS MEETS The Fellowship class of the Syracuse Church of God met Tuesday, July 21, at the home of Mrs. Vivian Priddy with 12 members responding to roll call. Mrs. Hulda Niles gave devotions and the Rev. Victor Yeager led in prayer. During the business meeting, it was decided to give $25 for missions. Refreshments were served followed by a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nine with many lovely and useful gifts received. The Rev. and Mrs. Walter will entertain for the next meeting with devotions by Melvin Niles.