The Mail-Journal, Volume 8, Number 45, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 December 1971 — Page 1

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VOLUME 8

An Opportunity For Everyone To Help — 5 1.5 Million Hospital Fund Drive Kick Off Last Niqht

A county-wide fund-raising campaign with a goal of |1,500,000 for the construction of a new hospital facility in Kosciusko county was kicked off last night with a press conference at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in Warsaw The new hospital, 113-bed hospital facility, will be built by Kosciusko Community Hospital, Inc (KCH). Named to head up the fund drive were Robert D. Maish. r 2 Leesburg, president of the Little Crow Milling Co of Warsaw, as general chairman Assisting him will be J. Alan Morgan, president of Zimmer Manufacturing Co , Warsaw, acting as vice chairman The official name of the driVe is the Kosciusko Community Hospital Founders' Fund campaign •Largest Drive* Maish called the drive the “largest fund-raising drive ever attempted in Kosciusko county." adding that it would take the efforts of everyone in the county to make it successful He outlined the different facets of the drive, outlining six divisions set up by the professional firm of Ketchum, Inc., for campaign purposes. “The drive is now officially on," Maish said, “and we hope to conclude it by mid-June J. Alan Morgan was optomistic in his assessment of the fund drive's chances for success “Il will not surprise me if the drive goes 25 to 30 per cent over its goal," he added He praised Ketchum. Inc., having worked with them on United Fund drives, and finally.closed his remarks with this statement The drive will be successful and I gladly’ accept the challenge ” Denied H-B Funds Attorney Tern Lemon reported on a meeting before the state board of health held last Wednesday in which the request by KCH for federal Hill-Burton funds were shelved due to litigation pending in the courts instituted by the Samuel C. Murphy Foundation Lemon told the group of nearly 200 that Kosciusko county was slated to receive $825,000 in federal funds until litigation was filed. In commenting privately. John Fleck, representing the architectural firm employed by KCH, said the litigation cost the people of Kosciusko county a million dollars in loss of funds (Continued On Page 4)

k 11 [Kg I 41 k ■ I ■■'■ 17 a ■ m w ■ A -._ M FIREMEN RECEIVE S2W — The Millord volunteer fire department received a check lor S2M to go toward their new two-way radio* in their fire-fighting units, from the Milford Area Development Council (MAD) at the regular meeting of firemen at the fire station last Thursday night. From left are Phil Campbell, treasurer of the 24-member Milford fire department; John B. Auobnrger. vice president of MAD; fire chief Harold Kaiser, assistant chief Oliver Replogle and assistant chief Bill Lee mon. Chief Kaiser said will be spent in aU for the purchase of four two-way radios, a base station aß d two walkie-talkie units. He said the SI.4W to be spent on a base unit will come from next year s chicken Mrbecue and from donations of town and township residents.

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HEAD HOSPITAL FUND DRIVE — Robert D. Maish. left above, and J. Alan Morgan are general chairman and vice chairman, respectively, of the 11,500.000 Founders* Fund campaign for Kosciusko Community Hospital. Inc., for the construction of a new 113-bed hospital for Kosciusko county. Maish is president Os the Little Crow Milling Co., of Warsaw, and Morgan is president of Zimmer Manufacturing Co., also of Warsaw. Both men spoke optimistically of the drive’s chances for success at a kick-off for the drive at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant in Warsaw last night.

Milford Boys Bredk Into Home

Two Milford boys. 15 and 16. broke into a home Saturday night at approximately 9 p.m. owned by Mrs. Sarah Slabaugh. about one mile east of Milford on the Syracuse-Milford road The boys told Milford town marshall Don Drake that they were hitchhiking from Milford to Syracuse when they passed Mrs. Slabaugh* s bouse which had a light on inside and an outside utility light. Entry Gained They gained entry by a side door which they said was unlocked Marshall Drake stated that after investigation, the door was locked and had been sealed for the winter. Once inside the boys took nearly $67 in change and three wrist watches belonging to Mrs. Slabaugh's late husband. Afterward. they continued on to Syracuse where they spent part of the money at the Lakeland Youth center and at the Pickwick Theatre. Anonymous Tip Drake picked up the boys after

an anonymous tip. They admitted the theft and had $57.68 left of what they took They said they threw the watches in a field and couldn't remember where. Mrs Slabaugh was visiting her daughter in Nappanee at the time of the burglary Her son, Larry, who lives at home, reported the incident to Drake around midnight. By that time, the youths had already been picked up. They have been released to the custody of their parents and will be charged in juvenile court. Sheriffs detective Stan Holderman assisted in the investigation Pierceton To Open Post Office On Saturday P.M. Postmaster Dale W. Wright of Pierceton has anounced the post office window would be open from 8:30 a m until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, and Saturday, Dec. 18, for the convenience of patrons and sending Christmas mail.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1971

Active Bidding On Insurance Package For School Corp.

Active Bidding was recorded Tuesday night for a package insurance policy for the Lakeland school corporation with only one of the bidders. First Charter Insurance of Syracuse, being from the Lakeland area. The other six bidders are from Warsaw and Goshen — Strayer Insurance Agency, Hall and Marose Insurance Agency, Warsaw Insurance Agency and Randall Yeager Insurance Agency, all of Warsaw; and First National Insurance Agency and Salem Insurance Agency of Goshen. The base bid for property, liability, fleet, comprehensive 3D (burglary) and inland marine (moving equipment from one building to another) was bid at SSOO deductible, SI,OOO deductible and $5,000 deductible. This bid plus a $3,000,000 broad form excess liability (a type of>insurance coverage over and aoove the regular policy which is used in times of emergencies) and workmen’s compensation will be included in the corporation's next

3 Break-Ins At Syracuse Syracuse police continue investigation into three break-ins at business establishments in Syracuse sometime Monday night or early Tuesday morning gaining intruders a very small amount of petty cash monies. A thorough search had been made at the Syracuse License Branch on Main street after entry was gained by breaking out a back window to the building and crawling through to the interior. Gerald Hubartt of Love Furniture discovered forcing of the front door to the South Main street business when arriving fawork Tuesday morning. Vents on an air-conditioner had been disturbed as the person or persons unknown tried to gain entry to offices of Laucks Xanders in the building also housing Drs. Clark and Craig and dentist Eugene Yoder, however, entry was not made. WRC Holds Yule Dinner-Meeting John C. Adams 278, of Women’s Relief Corps at Syracuse held its annual Christmas carry in dinner and gift exchange Monday night at which time Mrs. Georgia Buster, president, was presented with a gift for her year’s efforts. Mrs. Buster presided for the business meeting following the dinner. The charter was draped for past national president Mrs. Lucile Rand and Mrs. Estelle Swartz. It was agreed a basket would be sent to a shin-in member for Christmas. Elect Officers During an election of officers, all present members were retained for another year. They are: t President — Mrs. Georgia Buster Treasurer — Mrs. Frank Bates Senior vice — Mrs. Mae Rinker Junior vice — Mrs. Lee Poyser Chaplain — Mrs. Chester Stiffler During the January meeting, , all remaining officers will be appointed.

three-year policy. Several alternates were also Ind. All bids and their accompanying letters will be studied by business manager Marion Lantz with a possible recommendation to be made at the board’s regular meeting Tuesday night. A certificate of payment was approved as follows for the Huguenard Corporation — Syracuse, $23,449 and Milford $4,631. This company has been working on remodeling at these two schools. The board also agreed the first student day for the 1972-73 school year will be on September 5 since Labor Day will be earlier this year. Preliminary planning is currently being done on the calendar for the next school year. Attending the meeting with the board members were Art Marose- jf the Hall and Marose i ance Agency and John Walker Os First Charter were in attendance for the opening of bids. First Charter holds the current insurance program for the corporation.

American Legion Auxiliary Holds Christmas Party Ancil Geiger Unit 226, American Legion Auxiliary of Milford, met at the Legion hall on December 7 for a salad bar and Christmas meeting. A total of 23 members were present. It was stated the annual family Christmas supper would be held Saturday, Dec. 11, at 6:30 p.m. as scheduled. Families are asked to take a covered dish and table service and join fellow members in the evening’s activities. Various chairmen reported. The community service project will be held on December 21 at 1:30 for the Christmas season. Auxiliary members are asked to meet at the fire station at that time. Mrs. Mike Ostendorf reported sending a Christmas gift to the child at the Knightstown home. Mrs. Ralph Berkeypile and Mrs. Dale Stump helped with the Marion hospital Christmas gift wrapping days held November 29 and 30. Song of the month "White Christmas” and the hymn of the month "Hark The Herald Angels Sing” were sung by the members. The social committee for January is Mrs. Robert Davis, Mrs. Betty Chambers, Mrs. Gary Chambers and Mrs. Betty Hare. The game committee will be Mrs. Dean Baker and Mrs. Robert Brooks. Burglary Nets Small Amount For Thieves A burglary Monday netted the thieves an estimated 85 to $7 at Dytronics Division of GTI Corp., in Leesburg. An employee of the company discovered the theft around 7 a.m. Thomas E. Hardy, manager, reported the incident to sheriff’s department. Entry was gained by pushing in a sheet metal cover over a window. The money that was taken was petty cash that had been left over the week end. Investigation was made by deputy sheriff Roger Fellows

DECORATIONS GO UP — Credit goes to the Wawasee Area Jaycees for installing Christinas lighting decorations in Syracuse on Sunday. The decorations were purchased several years ago through an effort of the chamber of commerce, with individual businesses and clubs making contributions. z~ The “cherry picter” belonging to Larry Weaver and Jerry Kern was used for the job, as officers Dale Sparklin and Orv'ijle Vanderßeyden directed traffic in the cold and wet weather as Jaycees went about their work of hanging the attractive decorations. ‘ . j

4-H To Decorate Town Os Milford

Mrs. Robert Buhrt and members of the Junior Merry Maidens 4-H club were given permission to decorate the town of Milford during the board’s regular meeting Monday night. The 4-H club had asked fapermission to provide a 14-foot Christmas tree with lights for a community service project. The tree was to have been placed on the town’s property for all to enjoy. This project was turned down because bulbs have been stolen from such trees in past years according to Marshal Don Drake. The club will, instead, decorate the inside of the town hall with Christmas tree and lights on Saturday and the junior leaders will be decorating several store windows in the business district. The girls also plan to go caroling later in the evening as part of their community service project. Purchase Tractor At a special meeting held November 22 board members voted to purchase a tractor and loader from Sharp Hardware in the amount of $4,439.61. Approval was given at Monday’s meeting for purchase of a heat houser with the window braker costing $45, the top and back costing S4O and the metal cab frame costing $275 not installed. The clerk-treasurer, Mrs. Doris Wolferman, was instructed to write a letter to the state board of accounts to check on the proper way to transfer funds for the payment of the tractor and accessories. Town attorney William I. Gerrard reported the county council met last Saturday morning and appointed Don Ahms to the town’s newly formed Economic Development Com-

Lewis Receives Suspended Sentence

Edward M. Lewis, p, r 1 Leesburg, received a suspended one-to-five year sentence to the Indiana state reformatory, was placed on probation for two years, and was fined SIOO when he appeared before judge Gene B. Lee Friday in Kosciusko circuit

mission. The board had recommended the appointinent of Ahms at its November 16th meeting. Dennis Sharp and Darrell Orn are other members of the committee. A letter of intent is to be sent to Kinder Realty stating the fact water will be furnished to the Meadow View development as soon as water rates can be increased. Attorney Gerrard said he had talked with Thames Mauzy and the state representative is willing to help the town where he can. As soon as the proposed new rates are set by the town board a hearing will be held at Milford and a petition will be filed with the state’s public service commission. Law Suit Asked about the law suit on the park, Gerrard said there is no new development and he is still in need of records, evidence, receipt books, etc., from the park board. Anyone with information on the park’s concession stand, as to who operated it in the 1950’s and 1960’5, is requested to contact The Mail-Journal office. Duncan Present , Former board president Carl Duncan was present at the

Guest Speaker At Bethel Church Rev. J. Duane Beals, a young doctoral student at the University of Notre Dame, will be the guest speaker at the Bethel Church of the Brethren Sunday morning. Rev. Beals has spoken here previously and has been very well received. He has had pastorates with the United Missionary church and has served overseas with the Oriental Missionary Society.

court. Lewis was arrested and charged with the July 28 robbery of a rear window from a car at Smith Ford, Inc. in Warsaw. Judge Lee warned Lewis that one more violation and he would be sent to the reformatory to

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meeting and turned his records over to the board. Included were reports from the state board of health showing the standpipe had been rebuilt in 1966, accountants reports on the town books and letters he had received from Baxter and Woodman, civil and sanitary engineer’s from Crystal Lake, 111., on the proposed sewage system. Street and water superintendent John Martin was requested to purchase one ton of potash to try on the town’s streets this winter. He was told to check with CFS about furnishing a spreader for same. Members of the board will meet at 7 p.m. on December 28 to close out business of 1971. The next regular meeting will be on Monday, Jan. 3, 1972 at which time the newly elected board members will take office. Present at the meeting were Dr. T. A. Miller, Gerald Martin and Norm Lovell, board members; clerk-treasurer Wolferman; street and water commissioner Martin; Mrs. Bessie Sunthimer who will join Miller and Lovell on the board January 1; town marshal Don Drake and attorney Gerrard.

POST OFFICE TO BE OPEN SATURDAY Milford postmaster Paul Kizer announced this week the post office will be open all day on Saturday, Dec. 11 and Saturday,. Dec. 18 for the convenience of the customers during the Christmas season. Instead of closing at 12 noon, as is the regular custom of the post office, it will remain open until 5:30 p.m.

serve his sentence. Lewis withdrew his previous plea and entered the guilty plea on November 19. The judge ordered a precommitment investigation and set December 10 at 8:30 a.m. as the date for formal sentencing. Richard W. Sand of Warsaw is his attorney.