The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 34, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 September 1970 — Page 1

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VOLUME 7

Welcome To Kosciusko County Astronaut John H. Glenn

At National Guard Armory Saturday Night Kosciusko county will welcome America’s first astyonaut to orbit the earth. John H. Glenn, Safurday with a reception, and public meeting sponsored by the Kosciusko County Democrat Central Committee. / Glenn orbited the earth three times on February 20, 1962 in his Friendship 7 spacecraft.

i The former astronaut and his wife, Anna Margaret, will arrive in Indiana in time to attend the * Notre Dame — Purdue football game at South Bend with Third District Congressman John Brademas At Warsaw Airport Following the football game the party will fly directly to the Warsaw airport where the public is invited to see Glenn He plans to greet the youngsters at the airport A reception will be held in the home of Dale Tucker at Warsaw for Glenn and members of his party Glenn will speak following the dinner to be held at the national guard armory Some 500 persons are expected to attend the dinner He is the first astronaut to visit this county. He was bom in Cambridge. Ohio. on July 18. 1921 to John H and Clara (Sproat) Glenn and attended Muskigum college He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the marine corps in 1943 The former astronaut served as a combat pilot in both World War II and the Korean conflict. He received five distinguished flying crosses and an air medal with 18 clusters Another first for Glenn was in 1956 when he became th M man to fly supersonically from Los Angeles to New York in three hours and 23 minutes Glenn's flight into history, however, began at Cape Kennedy (then call Cape Canaveral) at Atlas missile headed upward for outer space Some five minutes later the Atlas booster fell away and Glenn and his Friendship 7 spacecraft were on their way around the world His first orbit required only 88.29 minutes. At 3:10 that same afternoon he was picked up in the Atlantic Ocean near Grand Truk Island in the Bahamas after having made a successful landing at the end of the third orbit. Glenn retired from the space program on January 16.1966 and announced the next day he would enter the Democratic Senatorial primary in his home state of Ohio After being injured in a fall at his home in February he withdrew from the race. Months of , convalescence followed In January of 1965 he retired from the marines, having reached the rank of lieutenant-colonel. He is currently a director of "the Royal Crown Cola Company. Bell Ringers To Be At Milford Church The Cardinal Bell Ringers will present a musical worship service Sunday. Sept. 27. at the 10:30 a m hour in the Milford First Brethren church This group of youngsters have become outstanding in their field. The public is cordially invited to attend

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

Projects Listed By Syracuse Lions Treasurer The regular meeting of the Syracuse Lions club was held Wednesday; Sept. 17. at 6:30 p.m. in the dining room of the Maxwelton Golf club The treasurer reported the annual fish fry was a success and lauded the public for its support of the project The financial report revealed support of the following projects: Wawasee high school student to the Journalism Workshop, two Wawasee band students w#re supported to the Smith Walbridge camp, trophies for the Syracuse junior high courtesy king and queen. 4-H trophies. 4-H campers. Leader Dog projects, Flotilla, Cancer control. Indiana eye bank, Care (Indiana project). Wawasee Education, Inc., Cardinal School of Learning. Cub Scouts, Syracuse Patrol Boys trip, and Wawasee high school athletic banquet The Indiana Lion’s District 25G Golf Tournament was hosted by the Syracuse Lions club. This year’s tournament was held at the Maxwelton Golf club. The Syracuse Lions team captured the low net trophy Syracuse Lion Bob Hulley won the 1970 individual trophy with Syracuse’s Merl Smith following close behind as runner-up in the affair. Larry Wilson who recently returned from a tour of duty with the United States army in Viet Nam presented the evening’s program Larry served as a lieutenant with the MAC V forces in the delta area of Viet Nam. His program was very’ interesting and informative. Tire Center Opens Near Syracuse Kellie England has announced the opening of his tire center located two miles south of Syracuse on SR 13. England was formerly in business in the building immediately north of the railroad tracks on the east side of south Huntington prior to Howard Kline. Kellie also plans to do minor body work and auto painting. Robbie Brook* Celebrate* Birthday Robbie Brooks, son of Mr. and Mrs Robert Brooks of Milford celebrated his -third birthday Sunday at his home with cake and ice cream being served to the following: Mr and Mrs. T. R Brooks. Mrs Ted Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. James Brooks and Kellv. Mr and Mrs D. G Seely and Mr and Mrs. Leonard Kline and Jennifer, all of the Milford area; Mr. and Mrs Gerald Schlotterback. Vickie and Kent, of Avilla and Mr and Mrs. Scott C’ ist of Gettysburg. Ohio

n La ~ j'l JOHN H GLENN Donald Butts Is Outstanding Young Man In 70 County auditor and Mrs. Lawrence Butts of Warsaw have received word their son Donald of North Webster has been named as one of America’s Outstanding Young Men of 1970 by the board of advisors of the well-known national awards program. The younger Butts received an announcement of his award and a certificate in recognition of the high honor Butts was chosen for his many professional and civic endeavors and will be honored in the 1970 volume of Outstanding Young Men of America. His complete biography, containing his many accomplishments, will be featured in the volume. Kick-Off Meeting Held Tuesday Kick off for the professional division of the United Fund campaign headed by Robert W. Gast and the special contact division led by Neal M. Carlson was held Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the First Methodist church at Warsaw. J. Alan Morgan, general chairman of this year’s campaign. staled. "With over 400 volunteer workers, our campaign organization this year is bigger and stronger than ever before. With the generous support of our fellow citizens throughout the county. 1 am confident we are going to have a successful campaign for the support of our .16 agencies.” Morgan stressed the importance of people supporting the United Fund at their place of business since there are no plans for a house to house canvas. The campaign to raise $157,000 is scheduled to end on October 14. — Recover Stolen -Car And Numerous Items A 1970 Buick 225 Electra stolen from the Lewis Fidler residence at Syracuse lake on September 11 has been recovered by the sheriffs department at Cedar Lake in LaPorte county. Also found with the vehicle were appliances and merchandise being checked on in speculation of items taken during recent break-ins in the lake area over the past several weeks

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1970

United Fund Kick-Off In Turkey Creek Township

Progress reports are due today (Wednesday) following a United Fund Kick-Off last Wednesday night for Turkey Creek township according to chairman Mrs. Thomas Prickett. Goal for the county has been set at $157,000. an increase of $17,000 over the campaign goal of last year, with $5,000 set for Turkey Creek. William Beemer is serving as co-chairman with Mrs. Prickett. Captains for division six are: Mrs. George Kistler. Mrs. Robert Willets. Mrs. Don Deck. Mrs. Charles Clevenger and Joe Todd.

File Remonstrance Against Cumulative Building Fund

A remonstrance, petitioning against the proposed 60-cent cumulative building fund for the Lakeland community school corporation, was filed with the county auditor last Wednesday. Sept. 16, it was learned this morning. The remonstrance, signed by 12 taxpayers of the school corporation. was sent to the state tax commission, according to Kathryn Teel, first deputy auditor. Auditor Lawrence Butts was attending a meeting of state auditors at Turkey Run State Park and was not -available for comment. Mrs. Teel commented, however, that the remonstrance was too late for the county tax adjustment board hearing on Sept. 14. and that the remonstrance may have been filed after the legal deadline. 35c Increase The school corporation now has a 25-cent cumulative building fund assessment, and the increase to 60 cents per SIOO of taxable valuation represents an increase of 35 cents. The full text of the remonstrance follows: To the State Board of Tax Commissioners. Indianapolis, Indiana We, the undersigned, do hereby by our signatures protest the 60cent cumulative building fund taxes payable in 1971, recently passed by the Lakeland Community School Board of Trustees We. being taxpayers of the Lakeland Community School District, feel that our recent additions (to our existing school buildings and a new high school) of approximately 176,000 sq. ft. since 1966 which represents an 83 per cent increase in classroom space 1s sufficient for no larger increase in school enrollment since 1966. This increase is certainly large enough for 1.500 students, while enrollment increase has been approximately 300 students We hereby petition the State Board of Tax Commissioners for a tax hearing in Warsaw, Indiana. to get the cumulative building fund tax rate of 60 cents cut down for the taxes to be paid in 1971. Signed by: William R. Brammer, r 1 Syracuse; Leon F. Poulson, r 1 Warsaw; H. R. Bockman, North Webster; Eldon Clayion. North Webster; Chester Carpenter, r 1 Syracuse; James Mench. r 4 Syracuse; Jack Maresh, r 2 Syracuse; Clarence E. Ruch, r 4 Syracuse; George Duckwall, r 2 Syracuse. Gale C. Chapman. 121 (Continued on page 7’

Solicitors are: Mrs. Paul Moore, Mrs. Michael Umbaugh, Mrs. Henry Smith, Mrs. Leon Plank, Mrs. Jack Alfrey, Mrs. Ernest Rogers, Mrs. Gareth Meek, Mrs. Logan Love, Mrs. Jay Peffley, Mrs. Harry Hochstetler, Mrs. Richard Weaver, Mrs. Bill Darr, Mrs. Larry Gaybaugh. Mrs. Tom Schwartz, Mrs. Dennis Bjella, Mrs. Charles McFall, Mrs. Jerry Johnson, Mrs. Steve Hearn, Mrs. Jay Brouwer, Mrs. Ervin Miller, Father David Suelzer, OSC, Col. Joseph A. Gray, Peter Blue. Mrs. Marley Evans and Mrs. Joseph Todd.

Swing Choir Wins Talent Contest Members of the Triton high school swing choir put on a good show Saturday evening and walked off with top honors in the Milford Area Development council’s fall festival. They received a SIOO cash prize. ; Winning second place honors was Phil Bender who represented the Wawasee high school FFA chapter. He received $25. Ann Kaiser was a $lO winner with Mike Markley and Rick Moore each winning $5. GOLDEN RULE CLASS HAS POTLUCK DINNER Members of the Golden Rule class of the Bethel church at Milford met in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donn D. Kesler on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Reuter were co-hosts. After a potluck dinner the business meeting was held. Officers for the coming year were elected as follows: Delbert Moneyheffer — president Richard Smith — vice president Mrs. Neal Cory - secretarytreasurer The remainder of the afternoon was spent informally. Sgt Jacks Speaks To Rotary Club Sgt. Tom Jacks of the Indiana state police was introduced by program chairman Jerry Ganshom for the Tuesday meeting of the Rotarians at Syracuse. He presented an informative talk on the use of the VAS car now in operation, explaining its many uses and improvements over the radar system. Indiana started the use of this relatively new’ operation with 12 cars and they now have 600 in use out of the approximately 1,100 cars in operation Sam Dungan of Warsaw was speaker for the Tuesday meeting last week telling the goals set this year far the United Fund campaign. He is this year’s campaign co-ordinator for the county. Rev. K. E- Robinson will be in charge of the program on September 29.

U. fl J \ vWM ri 9 1 " FIRST PLACE W INNERS —Dick Fehnel, secretary of the Milford Area Development council, is shown above present a SIOO check to the director of the Triton Swing choir Saturday night. Triton’s choir walked off with first place honors in the talent show held Saturday night on Milford's Main street. O. A. Lambert, master of ceremonies for the evening, is on the far right of the picture. Chamber’s Request For Traffic Signals Denied

During the Thursday morning meeting of the SyracuseWawasee Chamber of Commerce it was announced by secretary William Beemer that their request for signal lights to be placed at the intersections of Pickwick Road and SR 13 and the state road and Chicago street had been denied by the state highway commission. It was noted the Chamber wrote a letter to the traffic division in February requesting a survey for traffic in these two areas be made at its peak in a request for traffic signals to be installed. In the denial from George L. Reyman, assistant chairman of the division of traffic with the commission, he stated the traffic count taken was well below’ the state and national standards for warrant of signals. The count taken by the division at the state road and Chicago street was on May 13, during school traffic, and on July 18 at Pickwick Road and SR 13, the peak of the summer season. Other Business A committee report on the upcoming brochure was given and it was noted they are still in the need of several pictures to complete the four-season brochure which is hoped to. be ready for distribution in the fall. • Chet Elder was named chairman of the Christmas decoration committee along with Ev Ganz. Jerry Ganshom and William Beemer. They plan to work along with the Syracuse Business and Professional Women’s club and the area Jaycees on this project. Plans were announced for a meeting to be held before the October meeting of the Chamber, with repesentatives of the Wawasee Property Owners Association, Syracuse Lake and Papakeechie Lake associations, to consolidate toward a work program on pollution in the lakes areas. There were five newly painted litter barrels placed on the Pickwick Road area near fishing area for public use and 15anore to be placed in strategic areas in the spring in the hopes of controlling pollution and garbage and trash

Thornburg Is New Syracuse Deputy Marshall Joe A. Thornburg has assumed his duties as of Monday as new deputy marshall on the Syracuse police department and will be working a rotating shift according to chief of police Orville Vanderßeyden. Joe, 57, and his wife Juanita reside at 66 east Shore Drive, Syracuse Lake. Their daughter, Mrs. Dave (Barbara Ann) Griffith and family reside at Tulsa, Okla. The new officer was instrumental in setting up the local water safety program here and served as deputy conservation officer with the lake patrol in emergencies. At- various times, he served as special deputy sheriff in the county when needed. He was a Weather head employee for 12 years, and also was employed at Maple City Tool, Wawasee Boat Company and Delco Remy GMC at Anderson. Thornburg will be attending training programs. Thornburg replaces officer Tom Kitch. a three-year veteran of the Syracuse force, who has taken over his duties as assistant dean of students and prefect of discipline at Wawasee Prep. Kitch will remain with the department's reserve force. SORORITY INITIATE Kris Phend, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Parker H. Phend of 244 north Main street, Milford, was recently initiated into Alpha Omicron Pi social sorority at DePauw university where she is a sophomore this year

littering. Plans also call for engaging of an individual or company to ’ make periodic checks of the areas to empty the barrels when needed. xA guest speaker is to fee in attendance at the October meeting of the Chamber to discuss pollution of the lakes.

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■r JOE THORNBURG Syracuse Parents In Favor Os Forming PTO On September 16, Syracuse elementary and junior high school students took flyers home to their parents concerning the relative merits of national P.T.A. membership versus a local and independent P.T.O. The majority of the opinions returned to Mrs. Glen Baker, membership chairman, favored the forming of an independent Parent-Teacher Organization, and the executive committee will follow through on this. The annual Room-Mothers’ Tea is to be held on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The new room mothers will meet in the old gym at 2:10 where they will receive instructions concerning their year’s duties from Mrs. Darrel Grisamer, room mother chairman, and their responsibilities for the upcoming Halloween Carnival from ways and means chairman Mrs. R- G. Johnson. Refreshments will be served to the new room mothers in the cafeteria at 3:10 by Mrs. Jerry Grady and her committee of helpers, Mrs. Jack Francis and Mrs. C. D. Lawson.