The Mail-Journal, Volume 8, Number 37, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 October 1971 — Page 1

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VOLUME 8

Infant Injured In Saturday Crash Os Three Vehicles

A three-vehicle pile-up at 1:35 Saturday afternoon two miles south of New Paris seriously injured sixteen-month-old Tiffany Marquart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Marquart of r 2 Syracuse and damage to the three cars was listed at 53,200.

Arson Suspected At Empty House

Benton township volunteer firemen suspect arson in the fire of undetermined origin which completely destroyed the abandoned farm house on the Lung property in Benton township located on the Noble-Elkhart county line road just south of U.S. 6 or northeast of Syracuse. Several years ago, a bam on

NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK - OCT. 10-1$ What Is A Newspaper? K newspaper is many things to . many people. To some, it is a reality, a living textbook that records each passing day of world history; to others, it is escape—a refuge of entertainment and relaxation after the day’s chores “ To the housewife, it is ideas for new menus and new clothes and sensible buying To the mother, suggestions for raising the youngsters To the teacher, a homework assignment on current events; to schoolchildren, a notebook item. To the lonely diner, > a companion; around the family supper table, a topic of conversation. To sports and theater lovers, who and what is playing, when and where To athletes and actbrs, scrapbook material To an unknown, it brings fame; to a well-known, it furthers his name. To the publicity seeker, it is a haven, to the publicity shy, a source of annoyance. To the seller, it means a quick response, to the buyers, many selections. To some, it brings good news; to others, sad tidings To friends and neighbors, it tells about promotions, school achievements and who got married, who was bom, who died. To the voter, it is guidance; to a politician, friend or foe. To opinion searchers, it stimulates thought To front porch sitters, it describes life beyond the horizon. To the immigrant it is a schoolbook that helps him learn English; to hunters of truth, it translates the customs from which the immigrant fled. To the living, it is a source of freedom and hope; for the dead, a tribute to their virtues. Laymen's Sunday Is October 17 Laymen’s Sunday will be observed at the Milford United Methodist church this Sunday, Oct. 17. In recognition, a number of church lay people will cooperatively present the 10:30 hour worship. The morning sermon will be delivered by Vernon Stutzman, who is associate lay leader of the church and licensed lay speaker in Elkhart District. Mr. Stutzman will speak on the subject of “Christian Living ’’

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A passenger in a 1971 Datsun station wagon driven by her father. Tiffany sustained a head injury and was unconscious. She was taken to Goshen hospital for emergency treatment and transferred to South Bend Memorial hospital.

this property was burned to the ground by arson and a Noble county resident was taken into custody for this act. No electricity was hooked-up at the older two-story abandoned house. Syracuse firemen also responded to the call but were not needed. The call was at 12:45 a m. October 6.

Calvary Church To Observe 10th Anniversary Sunday The Calvary United Methodist chqrch at Syracuse will be celebrating its 10th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 24. A day of special events is being planned, starting w'th the church school at 9.30 am. A guest speaker and special music will be featured at the 10:30 worship service with a carry-in dinner at noon. A special singspiration service will be held at 2 p m This service will include special music from all age levels with outside groups and congregational singing. Everyone is invited to attend the services and dinner

Lakeland Board Enthusiastic About Girls 1 Athletic Program

Members of the Lakeland school board gave an enthusiastic endorsement to a competitive athletic program for girls at Wawasee high school during their regular meeting Tuesday evening. Mrs Marcia Carpenter. Mrs Cynthia Peterson and Mrs. Janice Baumgartner, all teachers at Wawasee high school; along with principal Henry Smith and vice principal Dann D. Keiser recommended the corporation accelerate its athletic program for all girls attending Wawasee high school. After Careful investigation of all aspects, they presented the following program for approval

wj '4Rr & ■■ OCTOBER 4 ACCIDENT — Mrs. James A. Sawyer, 724 E, Pittsburg street, Syracuse, was admitted to the Goshen hospital as a resalt of the Monday. Oct. 4. accident at the corner of Harrison and Main streets in Syracuse. Mrs. Sawyer and her two children had stopped the IN4 Buick belonging to Sawyer at the Harrison street stop sign, then drove her northbound vehicle onto Main street into the path of a westbound 197 S Chevrolet driven by Mrs. Clair Mohler. 196 North Shore Drive. Syracuse.

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Elkhart county police investigated the mishap and reported the Datsun was westbound on CR 50. stopped for the junction of Indiana 15 and drove into the path of a 1970 Chevrolet being operated by Owen 0. Royer, 50, of r 3 Goshen, who was

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of- the superintendent and school board: Volleyball in the fall with Mrs. Baumgartner as coach; Basketball in the winter with Mrs. Peterson as coach; Gymnastics in the winter with Mrs. Carpenter as coach; Swimming in the spring with Mrs. Peterson as coach; Track in the spring with Mrs. Carpenter as coach; And, golf and tennis to be introduced at a later time. The only question voiced by the board was whether or not other schools in the area have like programs Superintendent Don H. Arnold stated some have and others, like Wawasee, are in the

southbound at 65 miles per hour. The Datsun then was pushed into a 1963 Plymouth driven by Milven Simmons, 50, also of Goshen who was east bound on CR 50 and stopped at the stop sign. The three drivers were not injured.

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process of starting this year. The program is to be run through the Girls Athletic Association with all girls being offered the opportunity to par ticipate once a week in the GAA program. This will be scheduled after school for either a Monday or a Thursday. From the GAA enrollment and from try-outs will come the competitive teams which will play against other schools. All girls must pay 31 state dues to belong to GAA. This money is retained by the local school to use for expenses in operating the program. All GAA rules, which include grade eligibility, physicals, hired officials, school transportation, will be followed. This is patterned after the requirements for boys* interscholastic competition. Mrs. Carpenter has been named as girls athletic coortfinator and will assume the responsibility to see that all regulations are compiled with. Girls participating on the * competitive teams will follow conduct and training codes as established by their coach. Financial support will be needed, as uniforms must be purchased, officials paid, transportation costs absorbed and awards presented. A percentage of money from the annual candy sales will be directed to this program and money expended will be the responsibility of Mrs. Carpenter . Building Reports Superintendent Arnold and business manager Marion Lanta gave reports on construction at the various buildings in the corporation. Arnold reported on ’ (Continued On Page 3, Sec. 1)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1971

SOS Committee Commended For Service it was announced at the Monday night meeting of the Concerned Citizens Drug committee in the lakeland area that the SOS phone has been put on vacation basis in the Syracuse community following 20 week ends in operation, however, any individual with a problem or a need to talk to someone may do so by contacting one of the three following individuals: Carlton Beer at Milford, 658-4694; Mrs. William T. Jones, Syracuse, 4573035; and Rev. Dick Rash, North Webster, 834-4148. Those persons giving their time to attend the phone for SOS calls were highly commended for their work. During the Monday meeting at the high school, a nominating committee was selected to present names for the upcoming election to the drug committee. Selected to the committee were: Students, Joe* Hickman, Tim Mosier and Judy Little; Adults, Carlton Beer, Mrs. Rick McClure and Howard Bemish. These monthly meetings, held on the second Monday of each month, are open to the public. Vandalism Reports Given To Police Syracuse police investigated two reports of vandalism this week end, both in Syracuse proper. An amber light was reported taken from a truck belonging to Liberty Driveaway south of town valued at SSO. Charles Causey reported the missing light. Damage was done to one entire side of a bam on the property of Mrs. Earl Treadway at 304 Dolan Drive r Syracuse by stones and BB shots, some of which penetrated to the interior leaving gaping holes in the siding. Booked At County Jail On Charges Three Syracuse residents were booked at the county jail over the week end on separate charges. Betty Segetz, 31, 812 South Front street, Syracuse, was booked for public intoxication; Rex A. Westerman, 20, 54 Oakwood Park, for disorderly conduct and public intoxication. Tommy L. Auer, 29, of 88 North Shore Drive, Syracuse, was arrested for driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages and leaving the scene of an accident south of town. County Investigating Damage At Golf Club Officers of the county sheriff s department are investigating damage at Wawasee Golf club over the week end, to greens and fareways from vehicles being driven on the course. Overload Puts Lights Out At Milford Monday An overload condition put fuses out in the west section of Milford Monday evening around 9. o’clock, leaving some residents without current for 30 minutes to an hour and others with faint lighting available. A Northern Indiana Public Service Company spokesman said the situation is being taken care of and corrected so this will not happen again, adding a different fusing sequence is now being used with more work to be done to correct the situation.

■ ■ ■ ■I : ■ Il laSikx JUNIOR MISS AND RUNNERS-UP

Karen Allen Second Runner-Up Silver Lake Beauty Is New County Junior Miss

Miss Karen Lynn Sells, a Warsaw high school senior and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Sells of Silver Lake, is shown being crowned Kosciusko County Junior Miss at the Wagon Wheel Playhouse Saturday night by retiring Junior Miss, Ginny Eschbach of Warsaw. Second runner-up in the contest sponsored by the Warsaw Jaycees was Karen Allen, right, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Allen of r 4 Syracuse and a senior at Wawasee high school. Karen was recently named first runnerup in the WHS Homecoming queen contest. First runner-up in Saturday’s contest was Cindy Brailer, left, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Farrell Brallier of 2005 East Market St., Warsaw. She also won the title “Spirit of Junior Miss,” and the judges’ conference award. Others competing were Beverly Bolt, Whitko high school; Chris Miner, Mentone high school; and Naia Fleming, Sally Jo Sittier, Cynthia Smyth, Donna Jean Swick, Martha Tumbleson and Barbara Zykan, all of Warsaw high school. The new Kosciusko County Miss received a SIOO Growth Bond from First National Bank, a winner’s trophy from Lake City Bank, a Kodak Instamatic camera from Blosser Studio, $220 toward a European trip valued at $620, a dozen long-stemmed roses from Anderson Greenhouse, and a $25 gift certificate from Ace Hardware. First runner-up received a $25 Growth Bond from First National Bank, trophy from Cox Studio. And the second runner-up received a $25 Growth Bond from Holiday Inn, a trophy from Lake Qty Bank and a sls gift certificate from Walter’s Drugs. The “Spirit of Junior Miss” winner. Miss Brallier, received a $25 Growth Bond from Maple Leaf Farms, Inc., and a trophy from Lake Qty Bank. Miss Sells also won recognition in the category of appearance and in creative performing arts, while Cindy Brallier won recognition in youth conference. Donna Swick won recognition for youth fitness.

The new Junior Miss said she wanted to study music and hoped for a career as a missionary nurse. Miss Chris Caywood, who competed in the state competition at Frankfort last year

Group To Help With Summer Ball

A group of people from the Milford area are interested in improving the summer baseball program for the boys of their community. To help work toward this goal they would like to have all interested boys, parents and citizens attend a meeting to be held at the Milford fire station on Thursday night at 7:30. The purpose of this meeting will be to organize a boosters club, discuss present and future goals, develop some moneyraising activities and in general,

Observes 90th Birthday A family birthday celebration was held at the S. F. Betes home at Lake Wawasee last Thursday in observance of the 90th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Estella Swartz of Syracuse and also the birthdays of Mrs. Ada Zeltinger and Mrs. Betes, all of Syracuse. Mrs. Harriett Wogoman also attended the celebration. Joining the observance for birthday cake and ice cream in the evening were Mr. and Mrs. William Pipp and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Betes. Introduced At Awards Dinner New stockholders at Maxwelton Golf club were introduced at an awards dinner Saturday night following a Buddy tournament at the dub* New stockholders are Robert Reed, Max Carlson, Harry Alfrey, Bob Sedgewick, Robert Stone, Gary Smith and Nelson Auer. Other stockholders are George Walbridge and Merl Smith.

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due to the illness of Miss Eschbach, spoke briefly about her experiences last year. Jim Diss, vice president of the Warsaw Jaycees, acted as master of ceremonies.

raise more interest in this program. They are urging everyone to attend the meetings and give ideas, comments and suggestions. Parents are especially urged to participate since it is their children. Interested persons who want to help in this project but will not be able to attend the meeting should contact Mrs. Frank Grove, Mrs. Jim Hostetler, Mrs. Fred Weisser, Mrs. Glenn Wuthrich or Mrs. Jacob Kern 111.

Hattie Cripe Now Residing At Franklin Former Syracuse resident, Mrs. Bert (Hattie) Cripe, mother of Clifford Cripe of Melbourne, Fla., and Keith, Saint Qoud, entered the Indiana Masonic Home hospital at Franklin last Friday and mail may be addressed to her at Franklin. She was accompanied to Franklin by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Clifford Cripe, by plane and met at the home by Syracuse residents, Mrs. Rebecca Kitson, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Dunn and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bushong. Demo Women To HoW Party The Kosciusko County Democrat Women’s organization is planning a Halloween party for Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Oswego community center. Anyone interested is invited to attend. AU are asked to attend masked.