The Mail-Journal, Volume 8, Number 14, Milford, Kosciusko County, 5 May 1971 — Page 1

VOLUME 8

Mattie Coney To Speak At MAD’s First Ladies’ Night

Mrs. Elmo G. (Mattie) Coney will speak at the Milford Area Development council’s first ladie s night set for Saturday at 7 pm. in the Wagon Wheel restaurant at the east edge of Warsaw Mrs. Coney is the founder of Citizens’ Forum, Inc., of Indianapolis. The forum came into being as an action filled organization in 1964 and was planned basically as an educational program to encourage good citizenship, individual responsibility, selfimprovement, simplicity, truth and Americanism It is bi-racial, inter-faith, nonpohtical in character — aims to work for the good of all. Participation and membership in Citizens’ Forum, Inc., and its activities are open to all — there are no boundaries based on race, creed or status — no "rich,” no "middle class’’ or ‘‘poor’’ classifications. There is only the requirement of desire for improvement and everyone is urged to become involved. . Mrs. Coney was an Indianapolis school teacher in slum area schools for over 30 years. Disturbed by deteriorating tendencies in the areas of selfrespect and responsibility, she decided a determined coor- , dinatmg effort was needed for recovery or order and purpose in schools and emphasis of personal respect for law and order, courtesy, truthfulness, punctuality, cleanliness, neatness and good conduct Citizens’ Forum. Inc , became the fruition of Mattie Coney’s determination ’ Her efforts are constantly coordinated and implemented by her husband. Elmo G. Coney, a former teacher and businessman. Mrs Coney is a graduate of Butler university and has done graduate work at Western Reserve and Columbia university She holds honorary PhD. degrees from both Hillsdale college and Butler university. She promises to be an interesting and informative speaker at the Friday evening banquet Man-W oman of the Year A highlight of the evening will be the naming of a Milford man or woman of the year MAD has asked communityresidents to nominate someone who has contributed to the community through years of service for the position of man or woman of the year The response has been gratifying. MAD spokesmen have stated. The name of the person to be honored has been kept in strict confidence, and it is hoped the surprise element will add lustre to the occasion. MAD hopes the honoring of one of its most distinguished citizens in terms of community service will be a high point in Us year’s activities Tickets for the Saturday night dinner are available from Evelyn Orn or Paul Kizer.

Mennonites To Begin Renovation Os South Main Street Property

Naaman Martin and Isaac Weaver were present at the Milford town board meeting Monday night to request permission to begin renovation of the property owned by the S&lern Mennonite church in Milford. Said property consists of three lots directly south of The MailJournal offices on South Mam street. Present plans call for removal of the old entrance and construction of a new entrance into the basement which formerly housed the Naiarene church Present plans call for improvements to and use of the basement with another story to be built in the future. Cedar siding and an A shaped entrance roof are called for in the proposed plan® "

The till i I

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

wMI if” Ijk * ‘ Im f

UMA Has New Headquarters

The United Mexican-American organization of Milford held a meeting Sunday, May 2. at 7 p.m in the building on Emeline street behind Campbell’s Market. This building was loaned to the organization by the owner. Merle Campbell, and will be the permanent meeting place and office for the organization. The purpose of the meeting was to inform all members of what Campbell and the organization had agreed upon. Chairman Frank Perales stated they had spent $102.57 on chairs and for lumber to repair the stairway. He also stated they would need approximately 25 gallons of paint, five florescent lights, panel for the restroom, a blackboard and blinds for the

Proposed 15c Levy At Syracuse Goes To State

No remonstrators were in attendance for the Tuesday night Syracuse town board of trustees public hearing at town hall regarding establishment of a 15cent levy for a fire fighting cumulative fund for the town. The levy is to be collected for a five year period whereby funds will be available for purchase and replacement of equipment and necessary supplies by the fire fighting force of Syracuse Figures given at the last town

When asked what the church had planned for the house on the southern most lot the two men stated it would either be tom down or would be used by the youth. It is hoped the north lot can eventually be blacktopped for a parking area. Asked if the church was moving to Milford the two men stated it was not. “This is a mission effort.” they said. The Salem church is located west of Neu Paris, about a mile and a half south of Foraker Both Martin and Weaver are trustees of the church. With the board's approval renovation is expected to start in the near future New Roof Also in attendance at the

MATTIE CONEY

windows. The building will be available for any club or organiztion that would like to use it. Alex Morris stated a proposal is to be presented to the Diocese department of Spanish-speaking Affairs of Fort Wayne asking for SI,OOO to remodel the building, buy office equipment and also start a program to get scholarships for Mexican-American students graduating from high school in the Milford area. A motion was also -made by Mcirris to donate SSO to the BoyScouts of Milford to buy flags and other equipment needed by the troop. The motion was approved and the money was presented May 3 at the regular Scout meeting.

board meeting by clerk-treasurer Ronald Sharp showed $26,250 could be raised in the five year period and new fire trucks now run between S3O to $40,000. ' The levy. 15-cents on each 100 dollars of taxable real and personal property within the taxing district, is to be levied in 1971, payable in 1972. and annually thereafter for the five year period. The proposed ordinance. 71-4, (Continued On Page 3. Sec. 1)

meeting were John Da vidsen. Van Buren township trustee, and Harold Kaiser, fire chief. Bids were opened on resurfacing the roof at the fire station. Considered were bids of $776 from Young Roofing of North Webster with a five year guarantee or $992 with an eight year guarantee; $1,684 from Lawmaster of Bourbon with a 20vear guarantee; and $2,800 from Lee's Heating. Electrical and Insulation of Middlebury with a guarantee of 20 years. After consideration of the different types of roofing with the guarantees available the board voted to accept the bid of Lee Heating for spray yrethane form to cover the entire room and a elastox 850 coating. The fire station roof is 61 feet x

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1971

Local Scouts Attend Planting Session Recently Local Boy Scout troop 28 and Cub Scout pack 28 at Syracuse attended the annual planting session held at Camp Pioneer Trails in April. Those in attendance, along with leaders Donald Hapner. James Wright and James HannJ were ten Boy Scouters and 19 Cub Scouts. Phil Campbell New President of Milford Lions Phil Campbell will head the list of new officers for the Milford Lions club, as elected at their Monday night meeting at the Milford fire station. Besides Campbell as club president, other officers elected are: Ist vice president — Arlo Beiswanger 2d vice president — Al Miller 3d vice president — Gerald Bushong Secretary — Raymond Pinkerton Treasurer — Paul Kizer Lion Tamer — Jimmie Lee White Tail Twister — Robert Wolferman Director, 1 year — Otto Wiggs and Richard Hepler Directors, 2 Years — Robert Buhrt and Wayne Sholtey Discuss Eat Stand , The business meeting was taken up with discussion on the club’s permanent building at the Mermaid Festival grounds North Webster. Authorization was given the stand committee to proceed to have a concrete slab poured for the building, and club members are going to undertake building the building themselves. Leon Newman, chairman of the committee, led the discussion. Lion Marshall Estep expressed his thanks to local merchants and individuals who purchased ads on the club’s community calander. He said response was excellent. Ted Baumgartner was a guest. WRC HOLDS MEETING The John C. Adams chapter. 278 of Women’s Relief Corps met Monday night at the Syracuse American Legion home with Mrs. Georgia Buster, president, presiding for a brief business meeting. It was decided to meet at the legion home on Sunday. May 23. at 10 a m. to attend church services at Wawasee Heights Baptist church They will also meet at the American Legion home to take part in the annual parade and ceremonies m observance of Memorial Day. Discussion was held on the state convention June 11-13 at Indianapolis with several members planning to attend. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Herbert Blue and Mrs. Mary- Brown. The next regular meeting will be with Mrs Brown on June 7.

71 feet and has been leaking for some time. The board members thought the new type of roofing, although, more expensive to have installed would be the cheapest in the long run. Trustee John Davidsen agreed with this. The town and township will share the cost equally Sign Still Vp Clerk-treasurer Edith I. Baumgartner asked about the' reference in the minutes of the April meeting to the sign installed by C. S. Myers Ford agency between the street and the sidewalk at the intersection of state road 15 and Emeline streets. Board president Carl Duncan stated he had talked with C. J. Myers and Myers had told him he would not remove the sign until it

H 1 * Mali NEW POLICE CAR — The Syracuse police department took possession of their new 1971 Rambler Ambassador last week, purchased from Wawasee Motors. In the photo, l-r, are chief of police Orville Vanderßeyden; Everett Edgar of Wawasee Motors presenting the keys to town board president Byron Connolly; and Harold Melchi, also of Wawasee Motors.

'Hot Line’ Established To Help Those With Problems

A "Hot Line” has been established in Warsaw. Everyone has problems and everyone wants to communicate their problems to someone. A “Hot Line” is someone! — Someone who is available! — Someone who cares. "Hot Line” provides free, confidential and voluntary service to anyone. All calls to “Hot Line” are welcome. Calls going to “Hot Line” will be received by “listeners.” “Hot Line” listeners are people interested in trying to help the caller arrive at a positive solution

Syracuse Camp Fire Girls To Participate In Showcase

A number of Syracuse Camp Fire Girls, along with Goshen and Xappunw girls, will be participating in a Showcase of the seven crafts on May 22 at the Elkhart county fairgrounds, Goshen, from 1 to 8 p.m. Chairmen for the event are Mrs. Arthur Foiger and Mrs. Jerry Lowe, both of Syracuse, Mrs. Archie Magers, Goshen and Mrs. Ted Price of Nappanee Purpose of the Showcase will give the girls an opportunity to educate the public as to what Camp Fire actually is today and what is offered to gain a better

was proven the sign is on town property. * Board members will contact Myers again in reference to the sign. Dean Troup, park board president, told the board the park is set to open on May 30. Harold Manor has been contracted to pick up the trash at the park during the summer months. Troup is currently checkingjon prices to have the pier put in the water and the board is planning to send letters in hopes of raising money for park projects. A work day will be held on May 22 ‘to clean the park in preparation for opening. Board members agreed to purchase a used tire for the town's dump truck. Members of the board agreed

whether his or her problem be drugs, parents, booze, pregnancy, sex. marital, school, loneliness, family or one of a number of other problems. “Hot Line” provides a crisis intervention system. Listeners communicate possible ap- . proaches or make appropriate referrals to agencies for assistance. Listeners must first complete a training session. Training sessions start tonight (Wednesday) at 7 in the Grace college library building. Listeners are selected for their

understanding of the group and [dans for the future program. There will be live group demonstrations and • group displays, plus individual displays in each of the seven crafts of Camp Fire.

an option should be taken on land proposed to be used for the sewage project. Meeting Os Young Singles Club Set The Kosciusko County’ Young Singles will hold their regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) in the Women’s building at the county fairgrounds at Warsaw. The club is open to all young single adults age 18 and older. Club activities focus on three main areas — education, recreation and community service.

ability to establish report and to listen, their intelligence and open-mindedness. Listeners are willing to involve themselves in both training and service. Callers are assured that the “Hot Line” conversation or even the fact of contact is confidential. Anonymity of listeners and location is a must for “Hot Line”. “Hot Line” opened May 1 and will be open Fridays from 6 p.m. to 3 a m.. Saturday from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. and Sundays from 6 p.m. to 12 midnight. Th? “Hot Line” phone number is 269-2916.

MILFORD YOUNG MEN BOOKED Two Milford young men were booked in Elkhart county jail at 2:20 a.m. Sunday by Nappanee city police. Daniel Lee Fox. 19, r 1 Milford, was booked for driving while under the influence of intoxicants and illegal possession of alcoholic beverages. Jeffery Dale Martin, 18, Milford, was booked on illegal possession of alcoholic beverages. Fox was released on $l,lOO bond and will be arraigned in Nappanee city court at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Martin was released cm SSO bond and will appear in Nappanee city court Saturday also.

Sorosis Club Holds Spring Party The Sorosis club spring party was held at a Syracuse establishment on May 3. The meal was followed by a program of musical selections sung by Maurice Johnson, a sophomore at Wawasee Prep. He was accompanied by James Johnson, a chemistry teacher from Wawasee high school. Program books were then distributed. . The songs sung were “Let It Be,” “Yesterday,” “Sunny,” “Little Green Apples,” and “What The World Needs Now.”

15c

NUMBER 14

Earl Saunders Suffers Bums In Freak Accident Earl Saunders of Syracuse suffered second degree burns Sunday evening when a broaster exploded at Earl’s Case, the former Rainbow Inn, at 100 North Huntington street, Syracuse. The restaurant had been closed for several weeks and re-opened Monday. Bums were to the right hand, back and stomach and he was taken to the office of a Syracuse physician by the first aid unit. 481 Tax Warrants Issued By State James O. Mathis, commissioner of the Indiana Department of Revenue, disclosed today that 481 warrants issued for collection of delinquent state taxes, were forwarded to the sheriffs of 38 Indiana counties during months of March and April, 1971. The warrants, which are recorded as a public record in the judgment docket of each court, became* liens against the property of the respective taxpayers. The warrants represent a total delinquent liability of $173,732.25. Although the warrants were filed in 39 different counties, the more populated counties are responsible for the major number of the warrants. The larger counties show warrants as follows: Lake county 102; Marion county 171; and Saint Joseph county 10. Those filed in Kosciusko county were against the following: Donald Bennett, r 3 Syracuse; W. E. and G. Carter, r 5 Warsaw; Jesse M. Coplen, box 173 Mentone; D. and M. Motors, Inc., r 5 Warsaw; Max W. and Marjorie L. Hubartt, r 1 Mentone; E. and P. Plum, box 302 Milford; Milton R. and Rose Sheets, r 5 Warsaw; and H. and B. Shepherd, r 2 Warsaw. Reciprosity Meeting Held Wednesday The Columbia Reading Circle and the Sorosis club of Milford held their annual reciprosity meeting at the United Methodist church last W'ednesday evening. Mrs. Bill Little introduced Mrs, Morehead of Warsaw who used the theme “The Lives of Wives’’ as she presented the evening’s program. A salad bar followed with Mrs. Ronald Baumgartner pouring and Mrs. C. D. Barnes assisting. Old Crowl Property Is Destroyed The old Alva Crowl property located at the south edge of Dewart Lake was completely destroyed by fire last night. Members of the Milford fire department answered the alarm at 9:40 p.m. but were unable to save the vacant house. No cause has been given as to what started the fire. Army Announces Changes In Delayed Entry Program SFC Lloyd Andries, Jr., station commander of the local US army recruiting station for Kosciusko, Fulton and Whitley counties, today announced that he has received " three important changes to the army’s delayed entry program. “The first change”, Andries said “extends the length of the program from 120 days to 180 days. This will allow an individual to enlist in the army under the delayed entry program, receive a written guarantee of his choice of training or assignment, and then delay his entry into the active army for up to 180 days. (Continued On Page 3, Sec. 1)