The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 45, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 December 1970 — Page 1

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VOLUME 7

End Relations With Engineering Firm

Members of the Milford town board voted Monday to terminate relations with the civil and sanitary engineering firm of Baxter and Woodman of Crystal Lake, 111. The firm has been employed by the town since 1963 to serve as engineers for the proposed sewage treatment facilities. Board members feel an Indiana firm would be of more help. The project is currently at a standstill. , The motion to change engineers was made by Gerald Martin with a second from Carl Duncan The third member of the board. Dr T A. Miller was not at the meeting but had talked with Duncan earlier and stated he too favored hiring someone from Indiana. Attorney William I. Gerrard was instructed to write to Baxter and Woodman terminating the agreement It's been a long, drawn-out process since 1963. Original plans for sewage treatment facilities were approved by the state in 1965 Milford received a government grant in May of 1967 in an amount of $84,060 which would have been used on the sewage treatment plant had it been built that year. Bids were opened on Thursday. June 19, 1967. Only one bid was received for a treatment plant. It was from Peterson Construction Company, Aurora, 111., with a total bid of $325,000. This figure exceeded engineers estimates by a considerable sum At that time Baxter and Woodman reported they had sent letters to some 40 contractors telling of the proposed construction and date of the bid opening At the July meeting the bid was returned The board then asked Baxter and Woodman to prepare plans for a lagoon type system which would be less expensive to install. In December of 1967 the board received notice from the government that the federal grand would be withdrawn Representatives of Baxter and Woodman attended the June 1968 meeting as asked the board to consider an airated pond. This would cut the land area necessary from 20 acres, if a lagoon were installed, to five acres The main problem in 1968 seemed to be the state’s (Continued On Page 6, Sec. 1>

SCHOOL j£M HORNiNG WORSHIP ID 3D PASTOR RALPH P. KARSUDT LAY LEADER OR. I. A. HILLER I CATHERINE AHO WEST ST. |M EVERYONE WELCOME EM .... * ■ /***’■ ‘ ** ■OIL •- -'*’ . w** * ■■ NEW BULLETIN BOARD — The Milford Vailed Methodist church will dedicate its new outdoor bulletin board during its morning worship hour Sunday. Dec. 13 at l»:3®. Purchased out of the bequest from the George Felkner estate, this lighted bulletin board has now been errected in front of the Milford church. During the worship hour, the church's adult choir will sing the anthem. "Christmas Mediations" and its pastor. Rev. Ralph P. Karstedt. will speak on the theme. "The Time Came." .All are invited to attend.

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Milford Post Office To Stay Open On Saturday Afternoons

Postmaster Paul Kizer states the Milford post office will stayopen on Saturday afternoons December 12 and 19 to allow persons additional time to mail Christmas cards and packages. Postmaster Kizer also noted that all Christmas cards need a six cent stamp. They are considered first class mail and should have a return address Hew Hours For License Branch New hours will be in effect at the Syracuse License Branch starting on December 21 according to manager Virginia Putt She has also announced all reserved license plate fees are due by December 15. The new hours will be from 9 to 5 week days and 8.30 to 12:30 on Saturday The Branch is closed on Thursdays Fire Damage Estimated At SI,OOO Saturday Volunteer firemen responded to a call at 8:42 Saturday night at the Highland View home of Col. Joseph Gray, however, the fire had been extinguished before firemen arrived Cause of the fire was undetermined but firemen spectulated it started in or near the television set located in the lower level of the home and the set was completely consumed Extensive smoke damage was evident in the basement area and damage was estimated in the area of SI,OOO. DANA HAAB IN SATURDAY ACCIDENT Dana R Haab, 18, r 2 Milford, was cited for having an expired vehicle inspection sticker after the auto he was driving was involved in an accident Saturday in Goshen Mr Haab collided with a car driven by Donald M. Baker, 612 Nort Fifth street. Goshen, who was attempting a left turn. No one was injured and damage was estimated at SBOO

SANTA TO BE AT SYRACUSE LIBRARY Santa Claus with his bag of treats will be making his annual call at the Syracuse public library- this Saturday. Dec. 12. between 2 and 4 o’clock. Children of all ages are welcome. Christmas Tree Lighting Held At Crosson Mill Park Due to several gifts of Christmas lights and purchasing of additional ones by the scouts and Camp Fire girls, the Sunday afternoon Christmas tree lighting at Crosson Mill Park in Syracuse went off as scheduled. Rev. Robinson led in prayer and gave a brief talk and Mrs. Jack Darr led in song. Bluebird groups and Camp Fire girls furnished refreshments for the event. Mrs. John Walker was in charge of the lighting service Round Table Ladies Have Christmas Party A harvest table bedecked with a white cloth and red place mats with Christmas napkins created the holiday atmosphere for the annual Giristmas party of the Ladies of the Round Table of Syracuse, Monday evening. Dec. 7. at a restaurant in Warsaw. The table was centered with a white candelabra and red tapers with red poinsettias, candles and a miniature Santa and his sleigh and reindeer on each end entwined with holly. Favors at each place were a miniature nativity scene or a golden artistic angel Mrs. Kennard Robinson gave the welcome and a short Christmas devotion, "Wonder,’’ taken from Advent in Our Home followed by the invocation. After dinner the group heard the program "Pause Again and Hear the Songs of Christmas" as presented via a tape recording composed by Mrs. David Spray. Selections for the recording were some less familiar Christmas carols. The historical background of each carol was presented through the voices of Mr. and Mrs Spray Secret pal gifts were placed under a small Christmas tree and then distributed to members with each one present playing Santa. In keeping with the spirit of giving each member contributed to the Indiana Federation sponsored Bisti Navajo Indian Project Concern ria a Christmas stocking Door prizes of poinsettias were given to Miss Ethel Bowser and Miss Karel Hollingsworth Members of the party committee were Mrs. Kennard Robinson, chairman; Mrs Ralph Method, Mrs. Mrs. Eugene Pitts, Mrs. Paul Rush and Mrs. Clarence Schoeff. There were 17 members present. The next meeting will be January 4 at the home of Mrs. Paul Rush On the agenda is the election of officers and Mrs. James Alford presenting the program, "So, Sew." LAKELAND LOCALS Mr and Mrs. Dale Roberts of Syracuse called on Mr. and Mrs. George Auer. Sr., of r 1 Milford Saturday evening. Paul Ruch of Milford has returned to his home after staying with his sister Mrs. Ralph Blake of Nappanee.

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♦ 16 DAYS | ICHRSTMASi District Governor Visits Milford Lions Monday District Governor of 25-G Ken Isenberg of Lakeville paid his annual visitation to the Milford Lions club at their Monday night meeting at the Milford fire station. With him was his cabinet secretary Ken Six, and Richard Bandy, both of Lakeville. Urges Leadership Introduced by deputy district governor Bud Seely, a member of the Milford club. Governor Isenberg urged Milford Lions to a greater role of leadership in their community, asking them to live up to the theme of International president Robert McCullough: "Involvement Now." He asked club members to replace themselves with a new member this year. He said the Milford club should strive for five new members before the end of the year. He cited the Lions motto "We Serve" and stated all Lions clubs should assume their obligation of community leadership: He said the biggest challenge for leadership is among the youth, ages 15 to 21. "The oncoming national drug problem makes it mandatory that Lions assume a larger leadership role,” he said. “We’re losing too many youth to the dope peddler," he added. Governor Isenberg said Lionism is 53 years old and in his judgement they have missed the great challenge of providing leadership for the youth of the country. He said Lions are participating in a youth exchange program which we would do well to take part in. He cited other great Lions programs — cancer control. leader dog for the blind program, eye bank, CARE, and now aid to stricken Pakistan. Thumps For Brennan Governor Isenberg said all Hoosier Lions should get on the bandwagon of Norm Brennan, a candidate for third International rice president at the forthcoming International convention at Las Vegas. "We have the candidate." he said, "and we'll soon have the International president.” He presented Milford Lion president with a small banner from the Lakeville Lions club. - Other Business In other business. Lion Paul Kizer gave a report on the recent pancake-sausage supper. Lions C.J Myers and Jimmy Lee White were named to a committee to arrange for Santa Claus’ visit to the Milford elementary school. Lions Wayne Bucher and Arch Baumgartner are in charge of getting a master of ceremonies for the all-sports banquet in the spring traditionally sponsored by the Milford, Syracuse and North Webster Lions clubs. , Ted Brooks was a guest at the meeting Three Trucks Make Monday Fire Run ThreP pieces of equipment of the Syracuse fire department were dispatched in an 11:55 call Monday night to the newly built home of Matt Solomon on Pickwick Road near the Kale Island channel bridge. The call was made when members of the family detected a heavy smoke smell, however, no fire could be found. An overheated motor on a furnace fan was thought to have been the cause.

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ADULT DRUIXcOMMITTEE — Members of the Lakeland Concerned Citizens Drug Committee, formed last Tuesday, plans its organizational meeting at Wawasee high school on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Members of the committee are shown here — front row from left: Barbara (Mrs. Rick) McClure. Lavon (Mrs. Ashley) Hawk.

Arrests Made

After One-Car Accident Treated in the emergency room of Goshen hospital early Saturday morning and released was Carolyn L. Evans, 21, of 200 south Huntington street, Syracuse. She received abrasions of the right thigh and lower left leg in a one-car accident a mile east of Goshen at 2:30 am. Saturday. Russel Friend, 24, of 106 Randolph street, Goshen, driver of the car, and another passenger, Orville Evans of Syracuse were not injured. Investigating officers said Friend was eastbound on county road 28 when the auto left the south side of the road causing damage to a fence and posts on the Ediest Fields property before to rest in the field. Damages were set at S4OO. Friend was cited for driving while his operator’s license was suspended. He was released from Elkhart county-jail on S2OO bond pending a court appearance. Evans pleaded guilty to permitting a violation and public intoxication when appearing in Washington township jp court and paid a total of $72.25 in costs. The 1966 Ford station wagon is owned by Evans. Hovember Report Given By Milford Police Chief Members of the Milford police department report answering 74 miscellaneous calls during the month of November. A total of 17 arrests were made. Three reports of vandalism were investigated as were two thefts. The department investigated three accidents and assisted with two other accidents. Four messages were delivered. Four dog calls were answered The police car was driven 1,032 miles during the month. Arrest Milford chief of police Don Drake reports one arrest was made over the week end. Joe Martinez, 21. Milford, was arrested for public intoxication. He paid a total fine and cost of $45. SPECIAL SERVICES SUNDAY NIGHT The Kuhn trio will present the service in song this Sunday evening at 7:30 at the Syracuse Church of the Brethren. Members of the trio are Don Kuhn, his brother Virgil and Virgil’s son. Larry. Don's wife Evelyn accompanies them at the z piano

FORCED OFF ROAD BY PICK-UP TRUCK Damage was estimated at $550 in an accident at 7:30 p.m. Monday when the sheriff's department investigated a onecar accident on CR 1250 N. Howard Dixon, 32, of r 4 Syracuse told authorities he was forced off the road by a pick-up truck. Sorosis Club Has Christmas Party Monday The Sorosis club of Milford held its annual Christmas party at Winona Lake on Monday. Supper was followed by ‘‘a\ Holiday Season Puzzle" supplied by Mrs. Don Davidsen. .Cardis were led by Mrs. Al Miller, accompanied by Mrs. C. D. Barnes. Mrs. Carl Shearer gave an inspiring reading by Maude F. Jackson entitled "‘God’s Present." A donation was given to the special education classes at Syracuse Punch was served prior to adjournment. The next meeting will be January 4 at Mrs. Robert Brown’s. /

Future Site of KOSCIUSKO COMMUNITY fiaMOSPBALi I Ai i 1 SIGN ON HOSPITAL SITE — The sign designating the site of the proposed new Kosciusko county community hospital was put up on Saturday at the intersection of county road 75N and county road 100E at the northeast edge of Warsaw. Standing in front of the sign are. from left, Lawrence Castaldi, president of Kosciusko Community Hospital, Inc.; Tom Lemon, a member of KCH executive committee; Dr. Arthur L. Moser and Dr. William C. Parke. Warsaw physicians.

Keith Smallwood, Mike McKee. Sue (Mrs. Robert) Hasse, and Susie (Mrs. Robert) Garr. Second row from left: Doug Bemish, Lewis E. Thomas. Dale Brannock. Donald Smith, .Arnold Doll. Rev. David Hyndman. Back row from left: Joe Barrett. John A. Naab. Howard Bemish and E. W. Hall.

State To Rebuild Rd. 15 Overpass

The State Highway Commission announced late this morning its plans for a new grade separation structure over the B & O railroad tracks on road 15 north of Milford It will involve, a distance of 0.7822 miles. The structure is planned as a 3span steel beam tjpe with a 44foot clear roadway width, repositioned about 60 feet to the east of the present site. County road 1350 N will be relocated 200 feet farther south for a total distance of about 1,000 feet.

Armed Robbery Monday At Kale Island Home

No one was injured in what authoritatives termed an armed robbery around 7:44 Monday evening at the E. W. Frauhiger residence at Kale Island on r 1 Syracuse. The home was completely ransacked and an undetermined amount of items taken including two small radios, jewelry, silver dollars, electric shaver, clocks, knives, socks, and money. Mr. and Mrs. Frauhiger, upon

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Private property adjoining the project are deemed nos to be adversely affected by its construction, which is anticipated for 1973. An alternate location to the west of the present site was studied but deleted because of higher cost estimates. Construction costs: About $534,000, equally defrayed by Indiana highway commission and U.S. department of transportation.

their return home, confronted three shabbily dressed, longhaired. youths driving a “dirty, white, old model car.” When the Frauhigers were threatened with what appeared to be a six-inch revolver, the Kale Island residents fletMrom the scene and escaped. Local officers were alerted as to the robbery and Indiana state trooper Don Sands continues investigation. »