The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 52, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 January 1971 — Page 1

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NEW CHAMBER OFFICERS — Outgoing Syracuse-Wawasee chamber of commerce president John R. Walker is shown here in the center briefing new officers on their duties.

Joe Todd New President Os S-W Chamber Os Commerce

Joe Todd, well known lake area realtor, became the new president of the SyracuseWawasee chamber of commerce at an election of officers of the group at Us regular meeting at Maxwelton country club last Thursday morning Other officers elected to serve With Todd are: Vice president — Chet Elder Secretary Bill Beemer Treasurer — Bob Mauzy The new officers will take over Feb J 8 Communits Improvement A main thrust of the group’s business meeting concerned a

Firemen Fight Hotel Fire Tuesday Morning

By ROSE CUNNINGHAM Firemen from Ligonier, Cromwell and Kendallville battled a fire at the Hotel Gill. Ligonier. Tuesday morning with an undetermined amount of damage, however, the fire was mostly confined to the basement area where it was thought to have originated. No one was reported injured The old 32-room hotel is valued at SIOO,OOO and there were ten guests registered at the time of the fire Extensive smoke damage went throughout the hotel, as well

Myers - Chailie Receive Bid For 5 Lakeland Buses

C. S. Myers Ford of Milford and Jack Chailie Company was awarded the bid for. five school buses for the jLakeland Community School Corporation when the board met Tuesday evening Total cost of the five buses is < $42,823.10 The chassis purchased from C. S. Myers will be Fords and will cost $23,242 THb bodies will be Carpenter and will cost $4,916.22 each. Chaille will also allow the corporation SI,OOO each for buses 50, 51. 52. 53 and 29. now in operation in the school corporation. The buses are to be in no less condition when traded in - than they were on January 12 when appraised. The bids of the two companies combined to make the lowest bid of those received on January* 12 at the board's regular meeting The bids were accepted upon

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rejuvenation of the Syracuse uptown business area The concern was focused on the future of the Pickwick Block after its New Year’s Day fire. It was voted the chamber send a letter of encouragement to the owners of the block and to urge them to rebuild the block. Jerry Ganshorn told chamber members he had talked to Jim Clouse of Nappanee about drawing up sketches of uptown business buildings with a particular theme m mind. Clouse will appear at the next chamber meeting to s discuss some preliminary ideas along this

as the Blue Room Tavern and Pizza Parlor, housed in the same building Also many adjoining store buildings along the Main street area sustained smoke damage ’ Fifty firemen battled the fire from 8:05 a m. to 10:45 subduing the flames with foam. The building is owned by Cliff Petit. Investigation will continue into the cause of the fire Syracuse firemen were in Ligonier and assisted with the clean up.

recommendation of Marion Lantz, a motion by Bill Little and a second by C. W. Kroh. A bid was also accepted from the First National Bank for $375,000 in temporary loans at 4 25 per cent interest. A second bid was received from the State Bank of Syracuse for interest of 4.5 per cent. The motion to accept the bid was made by Dr. Robert Craig with a second from Bill Little A question was voiced as to who makes the decision on when to close school. The superintendent and business manager stated they both check the roads by driving them and then confer. They also have several persons in the corporation who call the schools to report on weather conditions. A decision must’be reached by 6:30 a m. in order to call school

On the left is incoming president Joe Todd, and on the right is incoming vice president Chet Elder. \ot present for this photo are incoming secretary Bill Beemer anmancoming treasurer Bob Mauzy.

Joe Todd, acted for secretary Beemer, read the minutes of the previous meeting and reported a bank balance of $2,687.47. He also said about 10 “caution — flowing water’’ signs were put up at strategic places in the area where moving water is a hazard. Todd reported on a meeting in Chicago he recently attended where Ralph Nader spoke on pollution. He said his statistics were frightening, to say the least, and proved an eye-opener to listeners Jerry Ganshorn reported that

To Issue Warrant For Tire Slashing

A malicious trespass warrant is being filed in Warsaw citycourt by prosecuting attorney Steve Hearn for the apprehension of Giles Patterson, thought to be an Ohio resident. The warrant is in regard to slashing of four tires on a Cadillac parked in the 100 block of south Huntington street, Syracuse, late Saturday night and was witnessed by a Syracuse resident. Two tires on a pick-up truck, .also in the 100 block of south Huntington, in a parking lot were also cut Saturday night / Syracuse police officer Joe Thornburg investigated

off for any one day. Many of the bus drivers begin their routes at 6:50 a m. If the decision is not made at 6:30 the next chance to call school off is when the buses arrive at the schools. The other alternative then is to keep them in school. County highway officials are usually contacted as to ftiad conditions and police departments offer information. The actual decision as to when to call school off is of course made by the superintendent but not before he confers with several others. Asked about making up the days that ” were missed superintendent ( Don Arnold stated weather conditions are considered acts of God and under normal circumstances, two or three days a year, these days are not made up unless they become excessive.

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copy was being written for the chamber’s brochure and that printing should be undertaken in about six weeks Chet Elder said the chamber still carries an indebtedness of $1,293 on Christmas decorations. A total of $3,200 was spent this year for new decorations, he reported. He urged his solicitors to complete their work that this debt could be paid off. Insurance in the amount of $5,000 to cover the decorations was authorized. A fireworks committee for the coming year will be named by incoming officers in February. Accident Results In $250 Damage Warsaw city police investigated a Tuesday afternoon accident last week in which cars driven by Robert C. Binkley. 56. of Leesburg and Robert E. Shafer of Warsaw collided at the intersection of East Center and North Parker streets. Estimated damage was SIOO to Binkley’s car and $l5O to Shafer's car. Police Lt. Eugene Brown investigated. Syracuse C. D. In Meeting The Syracuse Civil Defense held its regular January meeting last week with chairman Thomas Gilbert presiding. Various reports were heard including a report from city director Charles Vanderveer regarding the paying of insurance premiums. Arm patches were distributed and orders made for name badges to unit members. Discussion was held on the purchasing of a flag pole for in front of the building and also on work which was done by the unit at the New Year’s Day fire. A motion was passed that members working for traffic control at ball games and other local functions should have a checking in point when leaving their duties so their whereabouts are known if an emergency arises. A new- by-law to go into effect soon will be the voting by secret ballot for new members. New applicants to join the unit will be notified before the next meeting of the Syracuse unit. - It was noted a small motor and generator of the unit truck will be taken to Nappanee for a safety check, and that inspection and licenses will be taken care of before the February meeting for the unit truck.

Rheinlander, Inc. Changes Hands And Name The Rheinlander establishment located on the east side of Lake Wawasee has been purchased by William Hendrickson of Syracuse from Joe Schrock and is now open for lunch and dinner daily except Sunday. Name of the newly purchase business will be Bill’s Chalet and a grand opening is being planned in the near future. Hendrickson also announces plans soon for entertainment on week ends. Two Injured In Crash At Overhead Two Goshen men were injured in an accident at 2:30 a.m. Sunday near the overhead on road 15 north of Milford. A New Paris man. driver of the vehicle involved in the accident, was not injured but was arrested by police officers for driving while under the influence of intoxicants J Injured were Ralph D. Berkey, 24. who was treated for minor cuts and injuries and Albert Maurer. 22, who was also treated for minor cuts and complained of back injuries. Cited by sheriff’s deputy Loren Menton was Dennis Bonham. 24. 4Jis car failed to make the curve dA the approach to the overhead and struck a sign. Leave For Study Mission In Africa Mr. and Mrs. Arch Baumgartner of Milford left Monday for a five-week study mission of emerging nations in Africa with representatives of the National Newspaper Association. They left from South Bend, flying to New York'. They departed from JFK airport in New York on Monday evening for Morocco Countries they will visit besides Morocco will be the Canary Islands, Senegal 1 , Mali, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Congo, Uganda and Kenya. En route home they will have a brief stop-over in London. England. Mr. and Mrs. Baumgartner are co-publishers of The MailJournal.

Brademas Named To Newly-Created Job

WASHINGTON, DC. — Congressman John Brademas (D.-Ind.), assuming a top position on the new leadership team of the House of Representatives, was today named one of two chief floor whips by Speaker Carl Albert and Majority Leader Hale Boggs. The newly-created job—fourth in the chain of command in the House —will be shared by Brademas and Congressman John J. McFall, of California. They will serve with new House Democratic Whip Thomas P. O’Neill of Massachusetts. The announcement was made this afternoon by Boggs at a news conference in the speaker’s office in the Capitol. “I count it a honor to be appointed as floor whip, and I took forward to serving on the House leadership team.” Brademas said. “Under the leadership of Speaker Albert, I am confident the House of Representatives will play a more rigorous and creative ride in our government.” The Hoosier Congressman observed that the five House Democratic leaders represent . every section of the country, indicating that “our party is indeed, a national party .” Albert is from Oklahoma and Boggs

High Winds And Snow Hit Lakeland Area Tuesday

High winds early Tuesday morning caused blinding, swirling snow in the Lakeland area. Traffic was slowed to a snail’s pace in the early morning hours. i Schools in the Lakeland corporation were dismissed as students were arriving for morning classes. Many were late in reporting to their respective schools, others did not reach their destination. Throughout the day high winds prevailed and the snow fell intermittently. Few persons were seen on the streets and no one ventured out oftener than necessary.

Accidents Cause S4OO Damage Saturday afternoon, a car driven by Donald Garber 18, r 1 Leesburg was bumped from behind by a car driven by Tonia Moser, 18, North Webster after Garber steered to the right and stopped to avoid being involved in a crash with another auto driven by, Linda Barton. 18, of North Webster. Miss Barton’s car had ergshed on CR 500 N, one and miles southeast of North Webster. Total damages were listed at S4OO by deputy sheriff Robert Fellows. Henry Smith Speaks At Rotary Club Meeting “Be direct, be specific and be seated,” said W'awasee high school principal Henry Smith when he spoke to SyracuseWawasee Rotarians at their Tuesday meeting this week. His program mostly consisted of a tape recording made in his study of various musings of his feelings of the world today, including adults, students and the like. A discussion and question and answer period was also held and various topics discussed. , Drugs | . Keith Smallwood, with the newly formed Concerned Citizens Drug Education committee, was the guest speaker for the Rotary meeting last week. A discussion and question and answer period also was held following his presentation.

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from Louisiana, In making the announcement. Boggs said that Brademas and McFall “are two of the most active members of the whip organization.” The majority

High school activities were cancelled Tuesday evening. These included the Wawasee JNew Prairie swimming meet at Wawasee and the Wawasee — Concord wrestling meet at Concord. A freshman basketball game at Mentone was also cancelled. Syracuse Rubber Products in Syracuse closed its plant at 11 a m. To our knowledge other area plants Remained open, however, employees were late in arriving due to the blinding snow. Relatively few inches were accumulated although some drifts were reported to be two to

John Naab Presents Drug Program To Wednesday Club

The Wednesday Afternoon club at Syracuse met last week at the home of Mrs. George Kleopfer with 15 members in attendance. John Naab. chairman of the education committee of the* recently formed concerned citizen’s drug education organization of the Lakeland area, presented the afternoon program entitled, “What’s being done in our community about the drug problem?” Other committees include, publicity, legislative, business, civic, law enforcement and SOS which is a listening group and will answer any appeal for help from a drug user. Naab appealed for dedicated citizens to work for community effort on this worthwhile project.. He announced a television program “The Turned on Crisis.” totaling eight in a series to be aired February 6,7, 13, 14, 20. 21,

Two Syracuse Businesses Report Thefts Wednesday Night

Law officials continue investigation into two break-ins south of Syracuse sometime Wednesday night. An estimated $1,079 worth of sporting goods was taken at Sportsman’s Center south of Syracuse in Wawasee Village with entry gained through a side window which was broken. The th'eft was discovered by employee Stephen Keim when reporting for business at 8 o’clock Thursday morning. Clem Lisor is

leader said the post of deputy whip was abolished in order to create the joint role of floor whip. The change was made, Boggs said, to assure Democrats of having a leader on the House

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three feet deep. Street employees in the Lakeland towns, county and state s highway crews worked throughout the day to keep the main streets anck highways passable. 1 This morning the area is a winter wonderland with the trees and bushes covered with a fluffy white snow. The unusual drifting strll hampers some motorists and persons who shoveled sidewalks yesterday must start-, a Hoover again today. A few more inches of snow with yesterday’s high winds would have brought everything to a standstill.

27 and 28 at 3:30 on Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays. Business Mrs. Marley Evans, president, conducted the business meeting ip.regular form. Response to roll call was “Old Books pn Display,” and many family heirlooms were shown. An announcement was made regarding the county federated clubs' vocal and instrumental music contest on Sunday. Feb. 28. at 3 p.m. in the Winona Lake Presbyterian church. The club will sponsor contestants selected by Varnar Chance in the Wawasee music department. Refreshments were served by the hostess and the meeting closed with the Mizpah benediction. Miss Katherine Rothenberger will entertain for the February meeting with Mrs. Fitzhugh Turner in charge of the program.

owner of the business establishment. Among articles taken were snowmobile suits, knives, skin diving equipment, BB guns and $2 worth of coins in a cash register. A spare tire was reported taken from a new car at Wawasee Motors and a window was broken from a 1971 model car to gain entry to the compartment where the spare tire was stored.

floor at all times. The floor whips will participate in leadership sessions to determine legislative programs for the House. The two floor whips will share with O’Neill the responsibility of “getting and keeping” Democratic numbers on the House floor at critical times, according to Boggs. They will also follow floor action in legislative debate. Major considerations in selecting the whip and floor whips were “ability, seniority and effectiveness in assuming party responsibility,” Boggs said. Boggs said that the choices were made by Speaker Albert and himself. He estimated that 30 to 40 House Democrats were considered for the whip jobs. Brademas moves into the leadership role after serving as one of 19 regional assistant whips since 1967. The 43-year-old South Bend resident is beginning his seventh term as U. S. Representative for Indiana’s Third Congressional District. He is the youngest member of the new Democratic leadership team in the House. O’Neill; 58, is beginning his tenth term, and McFall, 52, is serving in his eighth term.