The Mail-Journal, Volume 9, Number 8, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 March 1972 — Page 1

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ELECTED GOVERNOR — D. G. (“Bud”) Seely, center. Milford, is being congratulated by district governor Glen Swihart of Elkhart following Seely's election as district governor of district 25G. Lioni of Indiana, at the sub-district convention held Sunday in the Honeywell center at Wabash. Shown with Swihart and Seely are international director Dr. Douglas Schmidt of Ceadertown. Ga.. speaker at the convention; Swihart; Seely ; Raymond Pinkerton of Milford, who has been named as Seely's cabinet secretary; and Harold Frants of Elkhart, present cabinet secretary. Seely will take his oath of office at the international convention in Mexico City, Mexico, in June. District 25-G consists of 62 clubs in seven counties in north-central Indiana.

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This year's Holy Week union services in Milford will be held at 7:30 nightly in the First Brethren church located on West Catherine street Services will begin next Sunday evening and continue thru Wednesday Good Fnday services will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. "Facts about the Cross” will be the topic for this year’s services. “Pilot” will be the subject of Rev. Jerald Radcliff's sermon on Sunday evening Rev Radcliff is pastor of the host church. Special music will be furnished by the Wawasee high school choir and the United Methodist church The Bethel citiurch will furnish the worship .jeader for the evening. “The Soldiers” will be the topic of the message delivered-by Rev Duane Beals on Monday evening Rev Beals is pastor of the Bethel Church of the Brethren Music will be furnished by the Bethel and New Salem churches and the worship leader will be from the Christian church. Mike Hamilton, a former Milford resident and a Christian church minister, will talk on "The Scribes and Pharisees” on Tuesday evening Special music will be furnished by the Hastings

Lakeland Board Considers She Work; Accepts Bid

Members of the Lakeland school board met Tuesday and reviewed site work projected at the various schools in the corporation They also accepted bids as recommended by business manager Marion Lantz. In the near future school officials will be taking the following quotations and bids at the various schools: Milford junior high school — Fencing and posts to close the school ground, replace sidewalk, improve lighting on basketball court, resurface junior high track and build athletic storage building, (building trades class), for quotation; and blacktop and ' seal parking area, for bid. North Webster school — Fencing around playground, relight basketball court, add dirt to play area and seed, bydd athletic storage building (building trades class), for quotation; and blacktop and seal parking area and resurface and seal area, for bid. Syracuse school — Add sidewalk, improve lighting on basketball court and build athletic storage building (building trades class), for quotation; and resurface and seal

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United Methodist church and the Milford United Methodist church will furnish the worship leader. "The Thief” is the sermon title to be used by Rev. David Widmoyer of the Hastings United Methodist church on Wednesday evening. The First Brethren church will furnish special music and the worstop leader will be from the New Salem church. On Thursday evening each church will hold its own communion service with all services beginning at 7:30 except the one at the Bethel church which will begin at 7 p.m. “Mary” and "Christ” are the two sermon titles to be used on Good Friday. Services are set for 1 and 2 p.m. During the first part the speaker will be Rev. Ralph Karstedt of the United Methodist church. Special music will be provided by the Milford junior high school and the worship leader will be from the First Brethren church. Following the interlude Rev. Orvil Kilmer will serve as speaker Special music will be furnished by the Christian church and the worstop leader will be from the Hastings United Methodist church.

and blacktop and seal parking area, for bid. Wawasee high school — Fence north property line, maintenance building (by building trades class*, add two tennis courts, lights for tennis court, fencing and-or posts at baseball field, landscaping, for quotation; seal all blacktop, add parking area — grade and base only, alternate 8A will be blacktop and seal and alternate 8-B will be an exit road to Kern road, by quotation. Bids and quotations on the above work will be reviewed at a later date and possible action taken at that time. The bid ts Lee School Supply was approved by the board for the purchase of equipment for the learning resource centers. The total bid for Wawasee high school, Milford and North Webster junior highs and North Webster elementary amounted to $16,668.50. Other bids were from Imperial, Gobles and King. Due to disturbances on one of the bus routes, the administration was requested to develop a policy of suspension from riding the bus for periods up (Continued On Page 8)

Special Palm Sunday Service The Palm Sunday evening worship service at the Syracuse Church of God will be a treat for music lovers. The adult choir directed by Mark Wagner and accompanied by Mrs. Ralph Bushong will present “That Day at Calvary” and the youth choir will sing “All Glory to Jesus,” directed by Mrs. Bushong accompanied by Miss Debbie Grindle. Other special numbers will be a ladies trio composed of Mrs. Steven Richcreek, Miss Grindle and Mrs Bushong who will also accompany; a quartette with Mrs. Robert Wolfe, Mrs. Donald Davis, Ralph Bushong and Joe Hibschman; and a sextette of Mrs. Wolfe, Mrs. Carl Hadley. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Stutzman, Carroll Koble and Mrs. Richard Coy. Mrs. Coy will accompany the quartette and sextette both Closing the service will be a short sermon by Pastor Walter Burcham. Musical numbers being planned for the morning service are “Burdens Are Lifted at Calvary” by the adult choir and “The Palms,” a piano and organ duet by Mrs. Walter Williams and Mrs. Coy. Youth Advance Group Meet The senior C.G.Y.A. of the Syracuse Church of God held a pizza party on Saturday, March 18, at the home of the sponsors. Mr and Mrs .Mark Wagner, with games and records being enjoyed during the evening. On March 19 the group attended a Christian Folk Worship at the Mount Tabor Church of God, Nappanee, featuring “The Fifth Seasons” of Goshen This Friday evening they will join the Presbyterian church of Ligonier in sports activities at Wawasee high school. Other plans of the group include a breakfast at the Wagner home following Easter Sunrise Services at Calvary U.M. church and the state youth rally at Oak Grove on April 23.

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Syracuse Coming To Grips With Uptown Parking Problem

Syracuse town fathers and members of the newly formed Syracuse Community Development Corporation came to grips with the knotty uptown parking problem in a meeting Monday night in the board room of the bank. Ample parking appears to be of utmost importance to the development of the uptown business community, it was generally agreed. Less Parking Less parking space has been available in uptown area in recent years, it was pointed out. Town attorney Bruce Frey said a last act of the outgoing town board was’ to eliminate parking east of the library. It was also mentioned that parking on the east side of Huntington street from the post office to the railroad has been eliminated. Robert Jones, who presided at the meeting, asked the town board if it could make a survey of parking as it now exists and reevaluate the entire parking program. Darrel Grisamer, a town board member, pointed out that parallel parking in part of the uptown area was done in the interest of safety. Have Building Plans Jones pointed out that two sets of preliminary building plans have been submitted to his group, calling for a two-story structure, but that attracting Triple A tenants hinges on additional parking. He also said an uptown service station is making use of the existing parking lot, thus cutting down on spaces available. Another possibility discussed was the site of the old fire station on South Main street. This site would almost certainly have to include the old Hoopingamer property, it was noted, although this property is not available. Attorney Frey pointed out it cannot be condemned since it is not a “public nuisance.” “It might be an eyesore, but it is not a public nuisance,” he said. Jones asked for an improvement of the present parking lot, including lowering and grading, and board members agreed this is a real possibility. Tom Tuttle, also a member of the improvement committee, said employees of uptown businesses should “park on the Mil,” meaning the upper parking 101. He cited examples of bow a small lowa town .tackled the parking problem, as pointed out by telephone company officials at Ms group’s last meeting. Tuttle said Pickwick Block tenants cannot get financing without ample parking. He, too, asked for a regrading and landscaping of the present parking lot as a first step. Need IM Spaces Pat McCarty, a SCDC member, said 100 new parking spaces are needed to support the tenants for the new Pickwick building. Tuttle added, “The town board cannot be complacent. They must attack this problem vigorously. We plan to spend a quarter million dollars on-the Pickwick Block, and ample parking is the only way we can get Triple A tenants. Otherwise, we'll have to depend on local tenants, and they cannot pay the rent we'll need to retire our investment.” Board member Grisamer said parking in Syracuse has two sides to it. If something is done uptown, something will have to be done in the Village. At this point attorney Frey said the Village would hopefully be annexed by April 1. Jones told the group all parking cannot be forced off the streets or the problem is only compounded. Noble Blocker, a board member, observed that people "just don’t want to walk anymore,” pointing out that the town is without funds to un(Continued On Page 10)

Town Board Hears Requests, Complaints

All town board members of the Syracuse town board of trustees were in attendance for the regular monthly meeting held Tuesday night at the town hall. Approved were supplementing provisions of ordinance 72-2 pertaining to salaries and benefits of town employees which set the salary of an assistant street, water and sewer commissioner at $6,408 a year, effective on January 1 of this year; and section one of an ordinance

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Observe 93d Birthday With His Family Frank Brown of Toledo, Ohio, observed Ms 93rd birthday anniversary Sunday with members of his family at the home of his son Robert at Toledo where he makes his home. He has two daughters, Mrs. Leonard Cripe and Mrs. Lawrence Firestone, both of Syracuse. Attending the observance from Syracuse were Mr. and Mrs. Cripe and daughter Mrs Leo (Nancy) Schrock, Mr. Schrock and children.

Home Arts Club Meets

Mrs. Forest Zimmerman of Dewart Lake was hostess for the Home Arts club which met at her home on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. The meeting was opened with the pledge to the flag followed by the club creed. Roll call was answered by seven members and one guest with “duties I performed that my mother taught me.” The song of the month “The Happy Wanderer” was played on a record player and members sang along. Meditations were given by Mrs. Raymond' Cook. Health and safety consisted of an extensive lesson on diabetes. Mrs. Zimmerman gave a lesson on knitted fabrics and Mrs. William Faddy gave the secretaries’ report New officers for the coming year were elected as follows: President — Mrs. Ernest Craven Vice president — Mrs. Donald Holt Secretary — Mrs. William Faddy Treasurer — Mrs. Terry McFarren. Refreshments were 'served with a Saint Patrick’s Day theme. Each member was pinned with a green shamrock as they came in. Mrs. Cart Naegde won the door prize. Mrs. Naegde was also taken in as a new member during Uhe meeting.

for said purpose of setting expenses of said municipal corporation the sum of $1,500 be transferred for the purpose of providing funds for electric, telephone, coverall rental and miscellaneous services. Joe Hughes inquired as to a recent request by the cemetery association for assistance with road improvements in the cemetery area and whether this would make it necessary to assist other non-profit organizations if requested. Town board member Darrell Grisamer advised Hughes he thought this would be a matter to be determined by the board* No further progress has been made on contacting persons responsible for contracting the lease of the old depot building on Mill street for removal of goods stored in the structure. The goods are from the burned out W. R. Thomas store on January 1 of last year. Hughes offered to remove the goods for the town if need be. Street, water and sewer commissioner Harley Conrad advised town board members that the alley had been fixed as requested at the Earl Saunders property at the north edge of town so entry may be gained to the mobile home located there. Claims 72-116 through 72-184 for the month were approved. Petition Donald Deck and Douglas Small, representatives of Liberty Homes, Inc., presented a petition wMch was read by town attorney Bruce Frey requesting closing of a portion of four streets and alleys in town areas involving property now owned by Liberty. The business property houslng The Shell station next to Liberty, the two homes to the south and the former Hughes property located at the back area of Liberty Homes. The representatives said they would be glad to sign a paper if necessary making access available to utility companys, the town, or whoever necessary for any problems due to water, sewer, gas or electric lines in the areas requested dosed, or in rerouting lines. (Continued On Page 8)

Easter Coloring Contest Appears In This Issue

The merchants of the Lakeland area area and "The MailJournal’* are cooperating to sponsor an Easter coloring contest for boys and girts. Youngsters may enter the contest by coloring the pictures featured in this issue of “The Mail-Journal,” then taking them to the sponsoring merchants. Prizes will be awarded to a winner from each sponsoring firm and a grand prize will be given by “The Mail-Journal.” * The contest rules are as follows: 1. Contest open to all children, kindergarten through fourth grade. 2. Paint, pencil or crayon may be used far coloring. 3. Entries must be recdved at each sponsor’s firm not later than Tuesday, March 28, at 12 noon. Absolutely no entries will be received at dther Mail-Journal office. 4. Accuracy and appearance counts. Judge’s decision will be final. 5. Mount each entry on an x 11 inch sheet of paper with name, address, parent’s name,

OFFICIATES IN STATE FINALS — Milford Junior high school principal Marion Aeton, shown here on the left with Indiana High School Athletic Association commissioner Phil Eskew, officiated in the championship game of the 62d annual basketball tournament at the Assembly Hall on the Indiana university campus Saturday night. Working with Acton was Lowell Smith. It is the second consecutive year Acton worked the state finals, and his fairness was seen by hundreds of thousands over television as over 17,008 witnessed the hard-fought match in which favored Gary West was defeated by a game team from Connersville, 80 to 63.

Masons At Syracuse To "Burn" Mortgage

The members of Syracuse lodge 454 F and AM and the Syracuse chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star are planning a public meeting for the evening of April 3 at 6:30 o’dock, when the building owned by the members of the lodge will be turned over to the trustees of the Syracuse lodge and the mortgage on the property will be officially “burned.” The building is now paid off in full and the not-for-profit building corporation which was formed in 1959 for the purpose of building or buying a structure where the lodge and Eastern Star could meet will be dissolved. The first officers of the building

tdephone number, school and grade. 6. lake each drawing to the firm which sponsors it before the deadline far entries. The winners'will be announced in "The Mail-Journal” on April 5. Sponsors of the contest are as follows: Counting House Bank at North Webster, Palace of Sweets at North Webster, Gray’s Super Market at North Webster, Love Furniture at Syracuse, First Charter Insurance at Syracuse, Lavon’s Variety Store at Milford, Campbell’s Market at Milford, Augsburger’s Food Palace at North Webster, Walter Drugs at Milford, Augsburger’s Food Palace at Milford, Marise’s Town and Lake Shop in the Wawasee Village, Jot-Em-Down Store on r L Warsaw, Staley’s Hilltop Grocery on r 1 Warsaw, Lynnwood Bakery at North Webster and Augsburger’s Food Palace at Syracuse. Each store will award $5 cash or merchandise to the winner of its contest with an additional $5 going to the grand prize winner.

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corporation were: R. Leon Connolly, Everett Dunn, Joseph R. Bushong, George Bushong and Jack Vanderford. Others have served during the period from 1959 until the present date, and those now in office are t Carl Myrick, Noble C. Blocker, J. Barton Cox, Larry Haviland and Douglas J. Yoder. A carry-in dinner will be held in the social rooms of the lodge at 6:30 p.m. All members and friends are invited to attend Clair Mohler is worshipful master of lodge and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Haviland will be the new worthy matron and patron Os the Eastern Star.

Palm Service At UM Church The Milford United Methodist church will commence its 10:30 a.m. Palm Sunday celebration with the children’s procession of the palms. During the procession the children of the church will carry palm branches into the sanctuary and lay them upon the altar rail. This act will be in rememberance of the greeting given Jesus as he entered Jerusalem. During the worship hour, both the children’s and adult choirs will present anthems. Rev. Ralph Karstedt’s Palm Sunday sermon will be entitled “Palms, Cross and Lillies.” Tour Mutschlers The Primary Mothers club at Syracuse met Monday night for a tour of Mutschler Kitchens at Nappanee. There were 13 members and 13 guests in attendance. Mrs. Jack Crum of Syracuse will be hostess for the next meeting of the club on April 10.