The Mail-Journal, Volume 8, Number 34, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 September 1971 — Page 1

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VOLUME 8

HF|ft If W 1 4 a«> 1 r 1 I F \ '\?. JT HP B | ’ r 4 ~ -* 5$ v C (k # t £Cj| i£ Ik* ii 'i n !-■ i w WAff MILFORD ROYALTY — This pretty young Miss and handsome young gent are the cutie queen and king of the Milford Fall Festival. > The queen is Debbie Mundy, six. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mundy of r 1 Syracuse. The king is Todd Felkner. 5. son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Felkner of r 1 Milford. The contest was held at 7:3d Friday evening at the fire station and was open to youngsters between four and six. The newly crowned king and queen were on the float which lead the kiddie parade on Saturday.

Eric Greiner Killed On Bicycle Friday

By SALLY HARMAN Seven-year-old Eric Karl Greiner, son of Mr, and Mrs. James Greiner of North Webster, was killed at 6:10 pm. Friday, when he rode his bicycle in front of the rear dual wheels of a gasoline bulk truck The accident took place just west of the boy’s home. Driving the truck was a neighbor. 31-year-old Curtis Shock, who was not aware that the boy had been hit until after he had parked the truck in front of his home several yards away. The Greiner boy was £ pronounced dead at the scene of a \ crushed skull by county coroner Dr. Arthur Moser. Others who investigated the accident were town marshal Tony Strombeck and state troopers James Risner and Sgt. John Hammersley. Eric was bom May 6, 1964 in Goshen to James and Mary Jean (Yoder) Greiner. He attended the North Webster United Methodist church and was in the second grade. Eric was a lifetime resident of North Webster and is survived, in ■ addition to his parents, by two sisters. Debbie and Cindy, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Helen Alverson of Bristol. Rev John E. Weeks officiated at funeral services held at the North Webster United Methodist# church at 3 pm Sunday. Burial was at the Vioiett cemetery in Goshen where graveside services were held. EZRA BEERS HONORED ON ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Beer. Milford, were honored Saturday by their seven children at a restaurant in Nappanee on the occasion of their 55th wedding anniversary which was on Tuesday. Sept. 14. The Beer’s have four sons who live in the Milford area and three daughters who live in Eureka, 111., Girard, Ohio, and Bluffton.

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

ERIC KARL GREINER Milford Police Report Shows Three Arrests The Milford police report for the week end shows three arrests were made. They follow: John C. Hagens, 2016 E. Market, Warsaw, was arrested for no operator’s license and disregarding a stop sign. Dale Rogers, 18, Milford and Jeffrey L. ’ Heckman, 18. r 1 Syracuse were arrested Sunday on charges of theft. A tape bolder and 12 tapes as well as 12 cans of beer were stolen from a car parked at the Walter Drugs parking lot about 3 a m. Saturday. Milford town marshal Don Drake reported he recoveredtoe tapes and the holder. The pair was taken to the county jail where bond was set at SSOO. Rogers and Heckman appeared in Warsaw city court Monday morning and were fined $25 and costs of $25 for a total fine of SSO. Each received a six months suspended sentence and was instructed to make full restitution.

Syracuse Town Candidates To Be At Meeting The Syracase-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce will host town board candidate* at its breakfast meeting to be held tomorrow (Thursday) at the Maxwelton Golf club. An open discussion on the future of the area Is to be held. A report will be given on the Syracuse Community Development Corporation, the tourist booth and trash pickup

One Injured In Monday Wreck One person received treatment following an accident at 10:10 Monday night at North Huntington and Branch streets, Syracuse,. resulting in $1,700 to three vehicles. Treated at Goshen hospital and released, for a possible head injury, was Clifford Wogoman. 25, of Syracuse. The mishap occurred as a 1970 Buick driven by Betty J. Mock, 3415 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, and southbound on North Huntington, attempted a left turn onto Branch street, and was struck by the 1968 Rambler being operated by Wogoman, also southbound on the state road and attempting to pass. The Rambler skidded 66-feet before point of impact with the Mock auto, skidded and sideswiped a 1966 Chevrolet convertible belonging to Joseph Richards which was parked on Brandi street. Syracuse police listed damage at S4OO to the Buick, S9OO to Wogoman's vehicle and $450 to the parked car.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1971

Milford Lions Hear UF Story Jo Paxton, president of the Kosciusko County United Fund, and John Caperno, representing the fund-raising firm of Ketchum, Inc., presented a slide program before Milford Lions Monday night, detailing this year’s United Fund drive now in progress. They pointed out that United Fund supports 15 agencies in Kosciusko county, and has as its goal $172,500. Hear Lion Official Lion Durward Seely introduced deputy district governor Herman Pattee of Rochester who spoke on absenteeism among Lions, and the need to recruit members from 21 to 35 years of age. “Herein lies your club’s strength in the years ahead," he said. Treasurer Paul Kizer reported the club made $134.44 on its ham and bean supper Saturday night, and Lion Al Miller reported on the club's golf team winning and traveling plaque at the district tournament last Wednesday. Representing the Milford club besides Lion Miller were Lions Bud Dippon, Phil Campbell, Leon Newman and Durward Seely. They were low net champions. A Lions zone meeting will be held at the Oswego community building on September 23, and the club’s ladies’ night is planned for Monday, Nov. 15. Lion Max Beer expressed a need for a park for youngsters in the southeast part of town, and said a tract of land is for sale if anyone wished to contribute toward its purchase. He said he * would plant trees, supply a swing and keep the park mowed if SI,OOO could be raised for its purchase. List Tractor Pull Winners' v Winners of the FFA sponsored tractor pull are listed as follows: First — Jim Thwaits who pulled 375 per cent Second — Lawrence Thwaits who pulled 368 per cent Third — Doug Ruch who pulled 187 per cent Fourth — Kip Tom who pulled 185 per cent Fisth —John Martin who pulled 162 per cent Primary Mothers Meet Monday The Primary Mothers club at Syracuse held it’s first meeting of the new club year on Monday night at the home of Mrs. Ed Leamon with 11 members and one guest, Mrs. John Stetler, in attendance. Mrs. James Thornburg was co-host ess Mrs. Stetler presented a sales demonstration followed by a business meeting with Mrs. Terry McLeod, president, presiding Plans were discussed on the club project of a nursery school to start soon in the Syracuse community. The next meeting on October 4 will be a tour of a Nappaneee business. Junior Mothers Resume Meetings The Junior Mothers club at Syracuse met for it’s first meeting of the new club year Monday night with Mrs. Jesse Hann serving as hostess assisted by Mrs. Robert Reed, Mrs. Forrest Thomas and Mrs. W. D. Luttman. Pat Bartow was a guest at the pot luck dinner which started at 6:30. A report was given on the financial project of the club with Mrs. Hann as top salesman having sold 50 of the calendars and Mrs. Hubert Kirkdorfer, 40. The Junior Mothers club will again support the special education classes at the Syracuse elementary school and junior high school, as it’s club project for the school year, with Mrs. Jack Stoelting as project chairman. At the close of the general business meeting, a social period was enjoyed by the 17 members in attendance.

'72 Autos Will Be On Display This Week End

The sleek new 1972 model cars will go on display this week end at area car dealers with all the usual fanfare and excitement of something new and different. W. L. Cutter Chevrolet, Inc., at 1001 South Huntington street, Syracuse, and McCormick

Town Board Sets Polling Site, Times, Fees, For November Election

The Syracuse town board of trustees, at their regular monthly meeting held Tuesday night at town hall, adopted an ordinance as required by law for requirements in the November 2 town election. The ordinance, 71-11, set the polling place as the Syracuse scout cabin with voting times from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monies to be received by election workers will be S4O for inspector and sls for all others being a judge, clerk and sheriff. Clerk-treasurer Ronald Sharp added these rates are in keeping with state recommendations. Weeds Frank Bates, town board member, advised the board as to a weed growth complaint in the area behind the old Wawasee restaurant and the alley. Town board president Byron Connolly said he had been contacted by the cemetery board of a dire need for additional land for the cemetery. It was noted the town has excess acreage in that area and town attorney Robert Reed will check legal procedures on the situation. A brief discussion was held on the matter of about an acre of land and whether it could be given with the survey fees being paid by the cemetery board. Reed said normal procedures include appraisal, advertising and taking of bids. A report will be forthcoming on the subject. Town resident and candidate for a position on the town board at the upcoming election, F. A. (Bud) Smith, Jr., inquired as to whether the one acre being discussed would be enough additional ground in years to come and if not, would a premium price then have to be paid for more land. The extra town land in the area was explained, in addition to other surrounding areas, plus several possible expansion ideas. Connolly inquired of fire chief Robert Penick as to whether he had informed members of the volunteer fire department as to excess speed in answering fire calls, adding if they did not abide, possible tickets would be issued. Inspect Pumpers Penick said his department had been informed and added the fire department pumpers will be taken to Battle Creek, Mich., on September 27 and October 3 for their annual inspection. Penick asked as to an understanding he had last year that the department would be receiving appropriations this year for baseboard heating and an air compressor. Sharp advised Penick this would come under capital improvements and he should contact the township trustee on this as it would come from township funds. Nothing definite was decided on the old railroad depot situated on Mill street, now termed an “eyesore." Town candidate Noble Blocker inquired as to a route of disposal such as offering to give the building away for the tearing down and removal of same. He was told this had been tried through the news media and failed. The clerk-treasurer added that the town had been able to rent toe building for several years at $35 a month and he had made a special

Chevrolet at 1255 West Market street, Nappanee, will both have a complete line of Vega, Nova, Chevelles, Monte Carlos. Impalas and Caprices on their showroom floors. C. S. Myers Ford will be showing Thunderbirds. Fords,

survey of the building including the slate roof. Also asked was the possible disposal of toe building with the land whereas Sharp announced the town did not wish to sell the land as it is the route to the disposal plant and could be useful in the future, if only for parking purposes, or if annexation should at some time become a reality. Improvements Also discussed were the improvements in the Kinder homes area off Lake street and the city park. The town supported SBOO in roadway and dirt moving for the brush and hill area of the park with Kinder doing the work incurring expenses of $1,200. The bank and terrace area of the park has been seeded by Kinder Realty and strawed down for growing and erosion purposes with the town to keep it mowed and trimmed as per other town property. A fire hydrant is to be placed near American Industries as per requested several months ago. Sharp said this was necessary for adequate water pressure for a sprinkler system to be installed by the business and an expansion program. All town board members were in attendance for the meeting. Other town candidates attending in addition to Blocker and Smith were Ralph Hamell, Gerald Bitner, Mrs. Betty Dust, and Darrell Grisamer. Firemen Joe Hughes and Carl Myrick also attended.

*l , *’ llw ** i * ,,, ** !—!l,k, *’ l **** l,B^ — I Tlml J 'HI I ~ TWENTY PER CENT — Ray Monteith, chairman of this year’s United Fund drive proudly points to the 26 per cent mark on toe United Fund's thermometer as the drive moves onward and upward. From left are L. W. Shenefield; J. E. Jarecki, treasurer; Jo C. Paxton, president; Tom Lemon, ' chairman of the board; Monteith; John Hall, division chairman; Bob Brennan, vice chairman; Vernon Zohnan, division chairman; and Ed Davis, publicity chairman.

Torinos, Mustangs, Mavericks and Pintos in both Milford and Syracuse. An old, established Milford firm, they have recently opened show rooms in the former Wawasee Motors building in Wawasee Village. Ron Silveus at Silveus Motors in Cromwell will also have the

Billy Graham Picture To Be Shown Oct. 23 The Billy Graham motion picture, “The Lost Generation,” will be shown in Milford on Saturday evening, Oct. 23. The picture is being presented by toe Milford Ministerial Association. The association president, Rev. Ralph P. Karstedt, announces details concerning the time and place of the showing will be made known at a later date.

Major Industries And Commerce Reach 47% Os Its UF Goal

The United Fund’s major industry and commerce division, headed by John Levandis, has raised 47 per cent of its $67,103 objective. Volunteers reported an additional $19,022 at their second report meeting, bringing their division total to $31,768. Levandis’ division total raises the 1971 United Fund total for Kosciusko County to $53,115 or 30.7 per cent of the overall $172,500 goal. According to Levandis, the Volunteers in his division are dedicated to completing their solicitations by September 30, which is the fund’s target date for going over the top.

NUMBER 34

1972 Chevrolets and Pontiacs on display in his show rooms. All dealers are currently busy preparing for the people who visit their show rooms this week end for the car showings. Each business will offer refreshments to all who stop by to see the new models.

Mobile Home Burns At Regent Homes A fire of unknown origin destroyed a mobile home at Regent Romes north of Syracuse around 10:07 Monday night. No estimate was given on the loss. Three trucks from the Syracuse fire department responded to the call, as did the Benton fire department due to location of the fire being in Elkhart county. Syracuse firemen had the fire out before Befaton arrived and returned to Syracuse while Benton took over. At Sturgis Wedding Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Byland, Oakwood Park, attended the wedding last Thursday evening of their granddaughter, Leola Irene James, at Sturgis, Mich.

His division’s total represents corporate and, in most executive commitments from 44 major industrial and business firms throughout the county. Levandis echoed the opinion of his volunteers saying, “The corporate leaders of Kosciusko County are responding to the needs of our communities with the same spirit of understanding that produced six consecutive United Fund victories in our county during the past six years." Major Industry and Commerce division volunteers will make their next report on Monday, September 27 at 4:30 P.M. in the United Fund headquarters.