The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 36, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 October 1970 — Page 1

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Serious Injuries Reported In Early Saturday Morning Accident

Billy McGuire of r 4 Albion was admitted to Murphy Medical Center early Saturday morning for injuries sustained in a one-car accident south of Syracuse at 2:30 a m near South Shore Golf course Estimated damage to his 1070 Chevelle was set at 13.800 according to investigating officers of the sheriff s department Southbound on SR 13. the auto went out of control taking off two evergreen trees and hitting a third, some 242-feet from where

Area Men Receive Serious Injuries In One-Car Accident Sunday Morning

Two area men were injured seriously in a one-car accident at 1:20a m Sunday when the car, a 1970 Austin-Healey, went out of control on a curve a mile south of Wawasee Prep on Warner Road and hit a tree Richard O'Blenis. 20. of r 1 Leesburg, driver of the auto belonging to Pat List of North Webster, received facial lacerations and injuries m the mishap. He was taken to the Goshen hospital and admitted to the intensive care ward He has since been released and is recuperating at the home of his brother. Robert, in Milford The other occupant. 17-year-old Douglas Kuilema of Syracuse, son of Mr. and Mrs L. M Kuilema. was pinned in the front seat of the vehicle Syracuse first aid unit members and wrecker crewman worked for an hour to remove the Syracuse youth from the auto. A

‘Leadership Failure To Be Key Issue In November Election: 9 Sen. Hartke

“The key issue in the November election will be the failure of the Nixon and Whitcomb administrations to exercise leadership.’* This roundhouse statement came from United States Senator R. Vance Hartke Sunday night when he paid a surprise visit to the home of friends in Milford. En route from Michigan Qty where he made a late Sunday afternoon appearance to Fort Wayne, the Senator and his party of four were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arch Baumgartner. Asked About Campaign Mr. Baumgartner, publisher of The Mail-Journal, discussed issues of the present, heated campaign for the U.S. Senate with Senator Hartke. The Senator, now seeking his third six-year term, said Indiana voters do not want the NixonWhitcomb type of non-leadership either in Washington nor in Indiana.

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the vehicle first left the highway. McGuire received internal injuries and a fractured vertebra, being admitted to the hospital’s intensive care unit. _ A nearby resident, David Fisher. t«. upon hearing the crash, found McGuire walking in a dazed condition and took him to Syracuse where he was taken to Warsaw by ambulance. Investigation conditions by deputy and Ron Robinson

new portable saw recently purchased by the unit, was used to cut the door and car after wrecker crewman pulled the car from the tree. Kuilema was taken to Goshen hospital and transferred to Elkhart hospital for treatment of injuries including a fracture of the right leg and facial lacerations. Investigating officers with the county theorued O’Blenis lost control while rounding the curve. The little car traveled 854eet off the roadway before crashing into the .tree. A family spokesman late Tuesday reported the condition of young Kuilema as fair and not much improved since his admission. Free Press. Free Society Without a free press there van be no free society. — Justice Felix Frankfurter.

While he praised President Nixon’s visit to the Middle East and his stop-over at the com-munist-oriented country of Yugoslavia, he said the president has failed to end the Viet Nam war as promised, nor has he stopped inflation. “Unemployment has risen TO per cent, and interest rates have raised 100 per cent — from 4 to 8 per cent," the Senator charged. He said voters are genuinely concerned with such bread and butter things as inflation, unemployment, higher taxes and high interest rates. Senator Hartke said the president’s efforts to hand the lack of leadership around the neck of the U.S. congress will backfire, since many members of his own party m congress are hike warm at best over his policies. * ’ Scores Whitcomb He said Indiana Governor Edgar D. Whitcomb has shown a complete ineptitude for

Rev. Fike Begins Pastoral Duties At Gravelton Rev. Clarence B. Fike recently began pastoral duties at the Turkey Creek Church of the Brethren of Gravelton. He came to Gravelton from the Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren of South Bend Mr. Fike served the church in South Bend seven years and the Goshen City Church of the Brethren 12 years. Before coming ' to Indiana he held pastorates in Freeport and Dixon. Illinois. He attended Morton college, Northwestern university, YMCA college and Bethany Theological Seminary in the Chicago community. For three years he was field secretary for the Church of the Brethren district of northern Illinois and Wisconsin. Since coming to Indiana, he has attended the state pastor’s conference 18 years, serving as president one year. Prior to his years as pastor, he was manager in industry in Chicago for nine years and a teacher in the public schools for four years. Mr. Fike resides with his wife, Clara, at their home on Lake Waubee. They have two sons. Ernest is art supervisor in the elementary schools of Rochelle. 111., and Elbert is business manager for the North Montgomery School Corporation in Indiana. \ Pastor Fike’s sermdn themes for October 8 and 25 will be “A Center For Life” and "The Time Is Now. ” Bible Study begins at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30. All are invited to attend.

leadership. “But we don't have to comment on this.** he said, “the Republicans are doing a good job of that.’* He said Governor Whitcomb had “betrayed the people of Indiana” “In spite of his pledge not to raise taxes in Indiana, Indiana now has the highest property taxes in its history, while he had his own taxes in Spencer reduced." the Senator charged. “His administration has dissipated 8750.000 in finds for mental health in Indiana, and yet. after 21 months, there is no mental health program,” he said. There have been three directors to head the Criminal Justice Planning Agency in his time in office and that program is near collapse. “What's more, the Indiana license bureau is on the edge of collapse." he said, adding, “and this is a well known fact" Asked if he thought Governor Whitcomb’s lack of popularity in Indiana would rub off on his

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1970

Second Remonstrance Filed Against 60c Building Fund

A second remonstrance has been filed against the proposed 60-cent cumulative building fund of the Lakeland School Corporation, it was learned on Tuesday. The remonstrance almost went unnoticed, since it was filed with the county auditor's office and sent immediately to the state tax commission by the auditor’s office. It was forwarded immediately due to its late filing. Filed By Meek The remonstrance was filed with the county auditor on Friday, Sept. 18, by Gareth Meek and others. Meek is a candidate for the Lakeland school board in next month’s election and is seeking the office cm a conservative platform. Signing the remonstrance besides Meek are the fillowing: Susan Meek. Ruth Meredith, Linda Kistler, George Kistler, Louise Meek. Emory Stetler. Hazel Stetler, Bessie Stetler, Dorothy Herdrich and Frank M. Herdrich. Meek said he filed the remonstrance on the last day for legal filing. Other Remonstrance The first remonstrance was filed on Wednesday, Sept. 18, by William Brammer and others. Brammer is also a conservative candidate for the school board The full story of this remonstrance and its signators appeared in the Sept. 23 issued of The Mail-Journal. County auditor Lawrence Butts said he would not comment on the legality of the remonstrance, but added that he spoke to Carelton Phillipi, a member of the state tax commission, at a September 23 meeting of county auditors at Turkey Run State Park about the Brammer remonstrance, and he was told by Phillipi that the remonstrance would be honored The Meek remonstrance came two days later. While both were filed with the county auditor too late to be heard by the county tax board at their September 14 meeting, auditor Butts said in all probability the state tai commission will consider them both. MESSMANNS RETURN FROM MICHIGAN FISHING TRIP Mr and Mrs. Walter Messmann of r 3 Syracuse have returned from a month’s fishing trip at Portage Lake in northern Michigan and report fishing was tremendous. Mrs Messmann fought hay fever while hubby fought the fish according to Messmann who caught his limit of fish including a 15-pound northern and several 12-pounders

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Lions Hear Convention Comments Milford Lions heard comments on the July International Lions convention at Atlantic City, N.J., by Durward (“Bud”) Seely at its Monday night meeting at the Milford fire station. Lion Seely told the group the International convention gives Lions a chance to meet fellow Lions from all over the world and is a great experience in international fellowship He cited the thrill of the Lions parade as the Indiana Lions and state band’ played and sang “Back Home in Ihdiana.” [ He said the presentation of flags — 144 of them! — was another experience he will never forget, nor the talk by astronaut |ovell. I He also reminded Milford Lions that Norm Brennan is seeking the Office of third vice president at the forthcoming International convention at Las Vegas, stating this will be a real feather in the can for Indiana Lions. bedy read the Lions Code of Ethics to the club. House Committee President Don Wolferman named a house committee with Lion Leon Newman as chairman to display photos and trophies in the meeting room. The Milford club voted to pass the gavel to the Mid-Lakes club in February’, and voted to have Bob Vanlaningham to speak to the club at its next meeting about the condition of the Boy Scout club house at Lakeside Park and what can be done to improve it. A ladies’ night will be held Monday, Nov. 16. at the Maxwelton golf club house. The Milford club voted to sponsor the Brownie troop (ages 7 to 11) for another year. A note of appreciation by Mrs. Herb Baumgartner was read for the donation sent to the eye bank on behalf of her late husband, a Milford Lions club charter member. HONOR SON ON HIS 18th BIRTHDAY Mr. and Mrs. Neal Cory of Milford entertained at their home on Sunday evening in honor of their son Dave’s 18th birthday. Guests were Mr and Mrs Fred Weisser and family. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller, Miss Donna Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cory of the Milford area and Mr. and MndYodw of Goshen

United Fund Moves Closer To Goal With $32,287

The United Fund of Kosciusko County moved closer to its goal <2 $157,000, today with the report that a total of $32,287 has been pledged as of last Thursday’s report. Making up the total of $16,048, and reporting for their divisions were Donald M. Hackbert, major industries, $8,780; Thomas R. Lemon, public and institutional employees. $899; Robert D. Maish. small business, $2,006; Robert W. Gast, professional,

Street Superintendent Questions Early Morning Parking In Milford

Marion Deeter, Milford’s street and water superintendent, questioned members of the town board Monday night concerning cars parking on Main street between the hours of 2 and 6 a m. The business block of the street is posted for no parking during these hours to allow street employees time to clean the street prior to the ..beginning of the business day. Deeter said he has been having trouble lately with persons parking on the streets at all hours and refusing to move their cars. Milford has a town ordinance prohibiting said parking. Tom Lemmon, representing the vacationing town attorney William I. Gerrard, stated he would check into putting more teeth into the ordinance. He stated Indianapolis has an agreement with one company who tows the cars away for a set price. This could be used in Milford. Another idea voiced by Lemmon was raising the fine and then pushing to collect them. Deeter said the other reason for not allowing the cars to park on the Main street for the entire night is because leaking oil ruins the black top. Both the law firm and the town will investigate the problem. Board members voted to give Mrs. Ralph (Gladys) Berkeypile compensation for serving as crossing guard at Emeline and road 15 until the automatic traffic light was installed. Mrs. Berkey pile bad agreed to donate her services to protect the youngsters. A letter was reviewed from an engineer in Jackson, Mich., who inquired about a position with the sewage department in Milford. He would be a full time resident while working in the town, however, he would be a temporary employee and would train other workers. The clerktreasurer was instructed to write

opponent (Congressman Rich, rd Roudebush). Senator Hartke said it most definitely would. He said he honestly thinks his opponent knew nothing about the vicious television commercial where a Viet Cong pointed a loaded gun at the camera and implied the gun was given the Viet Cong by Senator Hartke. The controversial commercial was immediately taken off television when its propriety came into question. “We have enough crackpots in this country who would like to shoot a senator — we have ample evidence of this — without giving them the idea on television," Senator Hartke added. He said he felt Roudebush’s campaign is canned by a slick ad agency, and that he (Roudebush) really knows nothing about this. “This is evident by statements he makes which are contrary to news releases handed out by the agency,*' Hartke added. He called Roudebush inept.

$3,017; Robert E. Gephart, retail and service, $521; Dave Andrews, county division, $370; and Neal M. Carlson, special contacts, $455. In commenting on the goal of $157,000, J. Alan Morgan, campaign general chairman, stressed the “Fair Share” concept of giving in support of the United Fund agencies. Morgan pointed out the importance of urging everyone to consider giving one hour’s pay per month or .6 per cent of their annual salary.

and explain the needs of Milford at the present time. Present at the meeting were Carl Duncan, Dr. T. A Miller and Gerald Martin, board members; Edith I. Baumgartner, dorktreasurer; Mr. Deeter, Mr. Lemmon, police chief Don Drake and park board president Dean Troup. Second Annual Golf, Fishing At Wawasee An anticipated 80 pro golfers are expected to participate in the second annual Wawasee scramble-fishing tournament to be held at Wawasee Golf Club on Thursday of this week, among them the most outstanding golfers of the state of Indiana. Don Byrd, host to the event, said an invitation is being offered to the public to come out and watch the real pros perform. "No charge,” he said. Tee off time will be at 12 noon Thursday for the 18-hde round Play will be in teams of fours. This is the largest tournament of its kind in the state. Then on Friday the same golfers will hold a fishing tournament on Lake Wawasee. By rd emphasized there will be ‘ ample prize money” for both golf match and the fishing match. JUNIOR AT PURDUE Dan Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown of Milford, has returned to Purdue university where he is a junior. His address is as follows: Dan Brown 1051 David Ross Road West Lafayette, Indiana 47906

said he made a good “county fair campaigner,” but lacked the stature to be a good U.S. Senator. “His record in the House indicates this,” he said. Should End War Senator Hartke said the U.S. should extricate itself from Southeast Asia as quickly as possible. “I said this in 1967, and immediately became unpopular with most Democrats of my own party,” he said. “At that time 1 couldn't make a speech in Indiana before a crowd of Democrats,” he said, “because of the unpopularity of my stand.” “But I was right then and I’m right now,” he said. He called the Viet Nam war “a mistake.” He said President Nixon said he had a solution for the war and many good Americans voted for him on this score. “After ail, he was vice president when candidate Dwight Eisenhower said the same thing about the Korean war in 1952, and he did give us a settlement of sorts,” be said. “Many thought

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Morgan also stated, “This is our one total community effort, and it is vital to the future of our United Fund agencies that all who are asked to give, do so generously and with the knowledge that these agencies are performing sen-ices that are unobtainable elsewhere by those in need. “The youth-oriented agencies, emphasizing character guidance and development, are needed more today than ever before in the history of our nation. ”

Revival Set For Church of The Brethren Revival services are being scheduled for > 30 each evening next week, October 12 through 18, at the Syracuse Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Charles Stouder, Jr., pastor of the Osceola Church of the Brethren and a former pastor of the Syracuse church, is the evangelist. Services will include inspirational singing, special music, and a variety of subjects. The publie is invited. Leesburg Drivers In Monday Accidents Damage was estimated at $r,050 in two accidents Monday involving Leesburg drivers. The first accident occurred at the intersection of east Market and south High streets in Warsaw when autos driven by Dallas F Cooke, 71, Leesburg and Robert T. Brown, 56, also of Leesburg collided. Warsaw police officers estimated SIOO damage to the Cooke auto and SIOO to the Brown vehicle. Cooke was ticketed for failure to yeild the right-of-way. In the second accident vehicles driven by James C. Hackworth, 39, Leesburg and Edwin C. Robertson 23, r 3 Warsaw, collided in the 800 block of east Winona Ave., Warsaw, when Robertson stopped suddenly to avoid hitting a truck which was attempting to park and Hackworth struck him from the rear. Officer Ardel Hanna of the Warsaw department estimated $250 to the Hackworth car and S6OO to the one being driven by Robertson.

Nixon could do this for us in Viet Nam.” “He hasn’t. In fact, most people don’t realize that a third of the 43,000 young men who have been killed in Viet Nam were killed since Nixon became president.” Senator Hartke predicted President Johnson would not seek re-election long before he announced it on March 30, 1970. Senator Hartke said Vice President Spiro T. Agnew' was doing the country a great disservice with his slam-bang methods of oratory. “The only positive thing he is doing is raising money for his own party, and he’s doing a good job of this,” the senator said. Predicts Victory Senatqr Hartke had an unequivocal prediction of victory in his current campaign. “I’ll beat the 1958 plurality,” he said. Reminded that he won by 240,000 over Governor Harold Handley that year, he said “I know it, and we’ll beat that this year.”