The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 33, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 September 1970 — Page 1

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Top Talent Prize: sloo—- — Fall Carnival Set For This Week

The “big top” went up in Milford this week in preparation for the first fall carnival, being planned for Thursday through Sunday my members of the newly organized Milford Area Development Council MAD 1 Three days of activities are being „ planned by MAD. according to co-chairmen Richard Fehnel and Dennis Sharp, and on Sunday a catered dinner will be open to the public. An assortment of rides, with emphasis on kiddie rides, and other concession stands will be on the Main street “Midway.” The “big top" will house an assortment ot displays by the Milford area manufacturers. It will be in this tent that the Sunday dinner will be held Tractor Pull Among the activities is a tractor pull contest at 7:30 p.m. Thursday The tractor pull will be of the garden tractor variety and is open to anyone Prizes are sls for first place. $lO for second, three $5 winners, and three $3 winners A $3 entry fee will be charged A full set of rules, submitted by vo-ag instructor at Wawasee high schonf Ed WarstJer. appears on another page. $154 For Home Talent A total of $l5O will be given in cash to winners in a home talent show to be held at 8 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 19 Top prize is SIOO, with second prize at $25, third $lO. and there will be three $5 winners. A $3 entry fee will be charged Well known musician and song writer O. A Lambert will serve as master of ceremonies The Brock Manufacturing Co. is giving a Brock Bin. valued at S3OO. to MAD to be auctioned off at the carnival. They are setting a $l5O minimum price on the bin. Co-chairmen Fehnel and Sharp said bids will be taken in the commercial tent during the carnival. Proceeds will go toward defraying carnival expenses. Sunday Dinner Don’t forget the Sunday dinner under the big top It will be catered by Colonel Sanders, well known for his Kentucky Fried Chicken Tickets can be purchased from any member erf MAD or at the tent on Sunday Serving will begin at 11 a m and last as long as the crowd continues to come

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LIONS AT WORK — The Lions of Indiana and Indiana university officials were on hand Sunday at the university 's campus in Indianapolis to break ground for a new medical building. The three Lions manning shovels at the time the above photo was snapped are Alex Miller of Warsaw, chairman of the state Lions council; Joseph Gander. East Chicago. Lions district Governor of 2S-A; and Elmer Maucher. Fort Wayne. Lions District Governor of 25-B. Other Lion and university officials are also pictured. The Lions propose to raise t7sb.tt» for cancer equipment to be housed in the new building. Cancer Control is one of four state Lions projects. Several persons ffbm Kosciusko county Lions club were on hand for the ceremony.

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No Report On Annexation At Town Board Meeting, Other Business

At the regular meeting of the Syracuse town board of trustees Tuesday night at town hall, it was announced nothing new has developed in the annexation procedure, however, attorney Robert Reed will make a report at the next regular town board meeting Three area airing and briefing meetings at the scout cabin

earlier this year drew much hostility from citizens expressing no desire for the annexation to the town of Syracuse which would more than double the present population of the town. Citizens were canvassed and petitions signed and filed in the courts to prohibit passage of the annexation passed earlier by the town board of trustees at

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1970

Other Business r Christian Koher was in attendance to ask the possibility of the town taking over a street light now in use on Lake street and the east-west alley near the Phil Fawley residence. He added that over five-years-ago three families in the area had the light installed due to a necessity because of the darkened area, and one family has moved leaving expenses for the light in the hands of the two families. The board agreed to add the light to their survey of the two lighting system to be made by board members following the next regular town board meeting and will advise Koher on the matter Carl Myrick spoke on behalf of the fire department announcing the town pumper had been taken to Battle Creek for its annual inspection and with several minor repairs at Goshen within the week, will be in top shape. Discussion was held on the $lB7 garnishee on wages asked against one of the hourly employees of the town with rights explained to members by the attorney and a new law passed by Congress in July in regard to same. Motion was made to assess a $2.50 service charge against the individual for each judgment to be made for duration of payments. Ray Buhrt previously reported to the clerk-treasurer of work almost completed at the town welFhouse with exception of painting the floor, however, a slight misunderstanding came about and is to be checked upon due to engineer Lessig announcing the need of a roof ventilator and work on a door lock.

DR. PAUL ROBBINS Annual Outlook Meeting To Be In Milford Dr. Paul R. Robbins, Purdue university agricultural economist, will be discussion leader for the Annual Outlook meeting, it was announced today by area extension agent. Mike Jewett. The meeting will be at 8:00 p.m. EDT, on Thursday, September 24, at the Milford Elementary School at Milford. The 1970 supply of both corn and soybeans will be in close balance with future needs. Late plantings and the southern com leaf blight have reduced com crop prospects. Hog prices have fallen sharply with large expansion planned. Increased feed coris and high feeder cattle prices will reduce feeding margins. For a detailed discussion of these major agricultural commodities plan to attend the Outlook Meeting. In addition to the short-range outlook for general business and major farm commodities, special emphasis will be given to the Outlook for farming for the next several years, particularly for real estate prices and net income. The national economy is recovering, partly due to real growth and partly due to inflation. The objective of recent fiscal and monetary polity was to slow down inflation. What has been the impact and what are future prospects? What adjustments in business plans are indicated? What does this mean to agriculture? Questions about wages, employment levels, and effects of Government fiscal and monetarypolicy will be dealt with at the Outlook meeting. Any individual with an interest in Indiana agriculture w-ill find useful information at this meeting, and is cordially invited to attend. United Fund Kick-Off For Turkey Creek A United Fund kick-off dinnermeeting is scheduled for tonight (Wednesday) at Maxwelton Golf club at 8 o’clock according to Chairman Mrs. Thomas Prickett. William Beemer is vice chairman for this year. Several special awards will be made and announcements given. THEFT AT SYRACUSE LAKE SUMMER HOME Intruders broke into the summer home of Lewis Fidler at Syracuse Lake on Friday night taking an amount of clothing, a color television set and a 1970 Buick 225 Electra from the property. It was thought an attempt to take a refrigerator may have been made. Authorities continue the investigation. Prior to adjournment, the derk-treasurer suggested a need for the executive committee to hold a meeting in regard to work being done by Bud Kline for the town. All town board members were in attendance.

October 5 Last Day To Register To Vote

Each person. regardless of his party preference, is urged to register to vote at his county courthouse. Each individual’s participation in voting helps keep America’s democracy alive. Those eligible to register must be 21 years old by November 3, 1970, an American citizen, a resident of Indiana for six months, a resident of his township for 60 days and have lived in his precinct for 30 days. Any registered voter may send now for his absentee ballot. The last day to apply for an absentee ballot is October 31, 1970. To register in Kosciusko county, go to the clerk’s office in the courthouse ‘in Warsawsometime between 8 a m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or before noon Saturday. It is also possible to register with your precinct committeeman or woman, town clerk or any other deputized registration agent. You must register in person before September 19. After that date you s must register at the clerk’s office in the courthouse at Warsaw, the last day being October 5. Milford precinct committeemen are: Precinct 1 — Harold Young, Dan Levemier and Fay Hollar, Precinct 2 — Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lovell and Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Om, Precinct 3 — Mr. and Mrs. John Augsburg er. Wayne Bucher and Evelyn Hoover. For convenience of voters in Turkey Creek township, registering can be done at the license Branch. Syracuse, this week through Friday, Sept. 18. from 10 to 4:30 and on Saturday. Sept. 19, from 9 to 3. Please take the time to register. Voting is an important privilege and responsibility. Syracuse C Off C To Hold Breakfast Meeting Thursday The regular scheduled breakfast meeting of the Syracuse Wawasee Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Maxwelton Golf Club at 7:30 a m. Thursday, Sept. 17. A report on the traffic studyrequested from State Highway Commission will be heard, plus appointment of the Christmas lighting committee and a report from the brochure committee. Area Jayshees To Pack Baxes For Servicemen The Wawasee Area Jayshees are making preparations to pack Christmas boxes for area servicemen in Viet Nam and overseas. Names and addresses for the men may be sent to Mrs. Danny Jones on r 2 Syracuse before the November 4 deadline.

United Fund Names Teams For Business And Industry Drive

Don M. Hackbert recently announced completion of enlistment of solicitors for the Business and Industry Division of the United Fund, which he heads. Joe Lakes has agreed to serve as division vice chairman. The team is organized with five captains each of whom have enlisted five committeemen. Teams are organized as follows : Captain, Robert Ellison: Cecil Armstrong. Don Rich. Robert Smyth, and Wallace Stouder; Captain. Don Novy: Tom Prickett, Ed Likens, Arch Baumgartner. Terry McCleod. and Alex Miller; Captain, R. C.

Three Injured In Freak Accident Friday Morning

Three persons were admitted to the hospital Friday for injuries sustained in a freak one-car accident around 10:15 Friday morning three miles southwest of Cromwell. The mishap occurred near the Stan Bonar home on Indiana 8, three-fourths of a mile east of the county line road, Noble county as Mrs. Helen Powell, 40, r 1 Cromwell, at Enchanted Hills, driver of the car, swerved her vehicle to miss two dogs that had darted into the road, and crashed head-on into a tree. Her son, Robert W. Price. 14, received a fractured left leg in the mishap, the same leg for which he was still receiving treatment following a leg injury several years ago when being struck by a car while bicycle riding. Mrs. Viola McGechie, 58. of r 3 Nappanee, was trapped in the wreckage for a short time and sustained possible chest injuries, fractured hip and others. Mrs. Powell suffered mutiple body lacerations and bruises. All were taken to Goshen hospital for emergency treatment and transferred to Saint Joseph hospital at Fort Wayne. Damage to the car was set at $4,500. Syracuse first aid department responded to the urgent call. Parents And Friends To Meet Sunday, Sept. 20 Chapir 8 of the Parents and Friends of Fort Wayne state hospital and training center has announced a meeting to be held Sunday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. EST. This will be a carry-in dinner followed by a business meeting at 2 o’clock at Aux Chandelles. 1000 west Hively av\, Elkhart. A round table discussion is planned and a representative will be attending the state board meeting in Fort Wayne on October 3. This chapter consists of Kosciusko, Elkhart and LaGrange counties and will be meeting on the third Sunday of each month. Mrs. Frank McNeal is chairman. Sp-4 Dale Rink Honored At Chicken Barbecue Mr. and Mrs. Merril J. Rink of Milford entertained Sunday with a chicken barbecue, pot luck dinner for their son Sp-4 Dale Rink, home on leave. About 45 guests attended from Sturgis, Mich.. Elkhart, Goshen, New Paris, Nappanee, Middlebury and Milford. Sp-4 Rink will return to Fort Carson. Colo., October 5.

“Dick” Bolesky: Robert Steel, Max Anglin. Joe B. Bell. Rodger Leer, and Robert Clarke; Captain, John Levandis: Carl Doty, Jim Kees, Herman Jensen, Joe Shellabarger. and Jim Fleagle; Captain, Charlie Ker: Jack Cluen. Bernie Thar, Charlie Bertsch. Russ Komen, and Ray Steenhausen. The Kick Off Meeting for the Business and Industry Division was September 15 at 8 a m. in the meeting room, Kosciusko Co. REMC Building. The theme this year is “The Beginning of Hope.” This theme explains the reason behind the United Fund Drive. The 16 social

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Discuss Need For National PTA Affiliation The executive committee of the Syracuse Parent-Teacher Association held a special meeting Monday morning, Sept. 14, to discuss the pros and cons of relinquishing their membership in the national Parent-Teacher Association in favor of a local independent Parent-Teacher Organization, as has been done in several area towns. The major advantage of the change would be to keep the membership money for locaJ use; as it is now, 80 per cent of the fees collected are sent away to state and national headquarters. Letters will be sent home with the elementary and junior high students within a few days, presenting this issue for the parents’ consideration Primary Mothers Hold First Meeting The Primary Mothers club of Syracuse held its first meeting of the club year Monday night at the home of Mrs. William Gillispie with a potluck dinner preceding the business. Following the business meeting, a popular game was played by the 11 members and two guests, Mrs Larry RenSberger, and Mrs. Edward Thornburg, in attendance. The next meeting will be on September 28 at the home of Mrs. Ervin Miller on north Shore Drive. State's Average Income In '6B Was $7,737.14 James O. Mathis, Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Revenue, announced today that a study undertaken by the Revenue Research and Planning Division has shown the 1968 state average individual income per return filed was $7,737.14. Sixteen (16) counties in Indiana exceed this average. These sixteen counties accounted for 59 per cent of the 1968 total Individual Adjusted Gross Income ($7,965,538,108 out of $13,328,562,264). Those 16 counties contained 54.8 pef cent of the 1968 state population (2,800,400 out Os 5,105,700). Kosciusko county residents averaged $7,223.62 while Whitley county residents averaged $6,921.67. Other area counties included Elkhart with $8,530.86 Noble with $6,699.82 and Marshall with $6,847.89.

service agencies devoted^to the betterment of the county, its residents and loved ones in the Armed Services are truly giving hope to their recipients. The agencies work is accomplished through carefully planned programs offering character building youth programs and aid and assistance to individuals and families needing help. Many of the services they offer are educational in nature and serve to alleviate or prevent suffering. The goal for 1970 is $137,000. This figure represents the actual cost of operating the United Fund and its agencies for one year.