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

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., Mar. 22, 1972

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SWORDBEARERS AT BAPTIST CHURCH

Special Services Sunday At Wawasee Heights Church

The Cedarville college Swordbearers will be presenting a seminar program at the Wawasee Heights Baptist church near Syracuse on Sunday evening. March 26. at 6 o’clock and also at 7 p m A gospel group seeking to aid in the local church evangelistic outreach, the group began as a jail service ministry seven years ago and has matured through various stages from street meetings to annual conferences, gospel team ministries and regional tours A major project of the outreach of the group is the annual fall

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VOWS GIVEN - Brother Jude Verley. OSC, professed his solemn religious vows for life In the Crosier Order on Sunday, March it. at the Crosier House pf /Studies in Fort Wayne. Brother Jude is. at present, assigned to the Crosier community at Wawasee Prep. Syracuse, where be is primarily performing secretarial work. He is originally from Mount Vernon. N. Y. The Very Reverend Richard John. OSC, Provincial for the Crosier Order in the United States and a former head of Wawasee Prep, presided at the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. J. B Ridgeway of r 4 Syracuse have returned from a winter stay at Sarasota, Fla The Meyer Mardenbergs of Marion have jxirchased the E J Baker property at Morrison Hand. LEGALS LROAL NOTIC I; OS PURLIC HEARING No*tc* is given fn*t Local Aicsnouc SnrM So«ra ot Kmciutka Co witv. Indiana, will at >0 AM on «*• * Mr ot April. Itfi at m* CfcrKs Offica. Court Mows*■n fho City tor tomml ot Warsaw n «• M County, Mgm invest .gat on of tn« ap pii<at>on* of me tot tow. ng named person*, requesting me issue to me applicants, at me locations Mcetnai ter set out. of me Alcoholic Beverage Permits at me classes hereinat’er designated and w<H. a’ sa>d time and place, receive mtcrmation concerning me fitness of said applicants, imp me proprety of issu ng me permits applied for to sue* applicant* at me premises named American Legion Post MJ bf Perry E Baugher. Comoi tOuP> Beer, Liquor A wme Reta.ier. Luke St Norm Webster. Ind Bee Hive inc .b» Robert Mor' * Pres R R No. I.Ciaypoci & Roberta Lyon, Sec 101? Cassius St . Marion Ino . i Grocery) Beer Dealer. R R No I. Swick Rd . Beaver Dam. <P O Claypool. Ind ) UNINCORPORATED Warsaw Moose Lodge No 1413 by Robert Roberts. Gov. R R S. (Club! Beer L>quor fc Wine Retailer. Hoad JO West. Warsaw, in d>ana Andrew Pavsi. Inc . by Andrew Pavel. Pres . (Resort Beer. Liquor A wine Retailer. R R 1, Warsaw. Indiana SAID INVESTIGATION WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. <SNO PUBLIC PAR TICIPATION IS REQUESTED INDIANA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION By MARK y BROWN EsiKvtiv* Secretary JOHN R SMOCK Chairman RBQUUST POR BIOS Notice is heretw given mat me Board of School Trustees of me Lakeland Community School Corporation win until me hour of f » p m EST on me nm day of April, wn. at me Administrative Office of sa<d corporation m Syracuse. Indiana, accept bid* a* follows Category A— Classroom Furniture ano Equipment Category B — Business Education Equip merit Category C — Physical Education Equip ment Category 0 — industrial Education Equipment Category E — Maintenance Equipment Category F — Science Equipment and Supplies Specifications and instruction* to bidders are on Hie m me office of me Superintendent of School* ard may be obtained by any m teresfed bidder Bidder* witi be required to turnon a bid bond or cert.fied check M me amount ot S per cent ot me total out ofc 1 wtm Form The Board re*or\ s me right to accept or reject any or ait bid* and to waive any irilormaiitie* morem. Doted at Syracuse. Indiana, mis lam day Ot March, tm Board ot School Trustees Lakeland Community School Corporation P.O. bo* «3B Syracuse. Indiana By l-'toyd H Baker Secretary M».T»

conference to expose teenagers to current topics influencing lives with key speakers from various fields of interest. This group has been essential in starting three new churches and organizing regional tours. Cedarville college is a Baptist college of arts and sciences located in west-central Ohio and since its establishment as a Baptist college in 1953, Cedarville has grown from 105 students to its present enrollment of 970. With completion of a new science center, the number of buildings will total 21 on a 105acre campus.

MILFORD Library Notes By MRS. DONN KESLER Who wants a new book? Here are a few suggestions: ‘•Bring Me A Unicom,” diaries and letters of Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Her life has spanned three worlds — home and family, aviation and a distinguished literary career. “Red Letter Days,” a book of holiday customs “Time Out. Ladies" by Dale Evans Rogers. “Salute To Sandy” by Dale Evans Rogers “Mutant 59 The Plastic Enters” written by two men responsible for BBC television’s Doomswatch series, terror and suspense “Lost America, ’” from the Atlantic to the Mississippi, edited" by Constance Greiff, is about our past, present and future way of life.'More than 250 buildings or structures of all periods and styles are illustrated. For the younger readers who like spooky stories, we have “13 Ghosts and 13 Goblins’’ by Dorothy Gladys Spicer. A little late for this year, but perhaps interesting to the snowmobile enthusiasts if "Snowmobiling, the guide" by John W Malo. "Ecology" by Shelly and M. L. Grossman is a beautifully illustrated book. “Mystery Os The Old Place” by Helen F. Orton. Other Adult Books “Message From Malaga” byHelen Machines Sunny Spain is the setting for this breathless adventure “On Instructions Os My Government” by Pierre Salinger is a dramatic and fast moving novel, based on his experiences in the government. "Tracy And Hepburn’’ by Garson Kanin The author shares his experience and affection for these two great stars by recounting personal anecdotes, giving the reader intimate glimpses into the private lives of two extraordinary people. . “The Live Goat” by Cecil Dawkibs is the search and return of a murderer (gruesome). “That Quail, Robert" by Margaret Stange- has been given to the library as a memorial to Mrs. Lee Cory by Mr. and Mrs Neal Cory. Tins is a delightful story, in fact a true biography of a pet quail, which will be enjoyed by readers of all ages, and will serve as a cure-all remedy for any feeling of depression Investigate Week End Break-Ins Kosciusko county sheriff’s department officers continue investigation into two week end break-ins in the county. Henry Trimble of Niles, Mich., reported to officers his cottage located at Enchanted Hills near Lake Wawasee was broken into and a radio, fishing reels, and outboard motor taken. Also broken into was the North Webster school where entry was made in the principal’s office and several classrooms. A complete check of the rooms is being made. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Martin and Trella Cans of Milford were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Crow of Syracuse

i:j t. facts about ‘OUR TOWN’ Milford, Ind. By JERI SEELY Mrs. Wallace (Maxine) Scott writes from California to say all is well — she and her daughter, Mary Bieber, both had operations but are improving and should be back to work in the near future. Her son-in-law, Dave Bieber, a member of the armed services, will in the States on April 3 and will be stationed in San Diego. Her letter closes with the following, “Tell all hello for us and we do miss everyone so much.” The Scotts are former Syracuse residents and attended Church in Milford for a number of years. Mrs. Pauline (Meister) Clouse of Bremen is currently making her home with Mrs. Emma Krauter in Milford. She is a delightful person who enjoys visitors and will be 90-years-young on April 30. Mrs. Clouse makes her home with a niece, Mildred Meister, in Bremen. Miss Meister recently fell and broke an ankle. Jon M. Dewart was recentlyhonored by being named to Ford’s 300-500 club. Dewart is a salesman at C. S. Myers in Milford. Don’t forget the Boy Scouts emergency-first aid kit sales this Friday and Saturday. They plan to use the money to purchase camping equipment. For the remainder of our column this week we are printing “The Immortal J. N." as sent to Mrs. Charles (Dorthea) Kerlin of Our Town. Mrs. Kerlin corresponds regularly with Guy Becknell. author of the column. Mr. Becknell’s article follows: “The Immortal J. N.” The narrator must first introduce himself. I am Guy G. Becknell, one almost unknown in Milford today. But I was born in Milford in the big Dr. Higbee home on South Main street, on April 16,1878 (this makes him 94 years young). When perhaps eight or IO- years old 1 was treated to the sight of a character I shall never forget. The family of Dr. I. J. Becknell, at their comfortable home on South Main street, just north of the Higbee property, were assembled for breakfast one rather mild, early winter morning. The breakfast menu was a popular one in winter, and consisted principally of buckwheat pancakes, maple syrup and smoked sausage. Father and the two boys were already seated at the breakfast table, but mother had not yet left the pancake griddle, but intended soon to turn that job over to our housekeeper. The snow was slowly falling out of doors, and the porch floor had a thin covering of white, when all at once, unannounced by a rap on the door, there entered quietly and gleefully a picturesque character brought out of a story book. He wore a silk plug hat and swallow-tail coat, both somewhat worn, but with no overcoat; and his gangling arms protruded several inches beyond his cuffs. Father recognized him at once with the words, "If 1 mistake not you are the Immortal J. N." He replied at once. "Yes, I am on my annual rounds, and while here 1 shall be busy-lifting the veil.”’ At that, without invitation, he proceeded to occupy mother’s place at the table, and prepared himself far a Alling breakfast. He was particularly sociable, but well starved, so mother had no breakfast while the Immortal J. N. was lifting the veil as well as the griddlecakes at the Becknell breakfast table. Mother was kept busy at the griddle helping the housekeeper deliver the buckwheat cakes at the rate required by our uninvited guest. When 20 cakes, each nearly as big as a dinner-plate, had satisfied his capacity he rose, tipped his silk hat to mother and the housekeeper, and departed unceremoniously for other greeft pastures. That is the only time I ever beheld the Immortal J. N. in

all his glory; but it was not the last time he visited Milford on his gracious errand of “lifting the veil.” In one of his annual visits to Milford and vicinity he learned that the president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad would be passing through Milford Junction, and that his private car would 'be stopping there on a switch far about a half hour. So the immortal one make his way to Milford Junction, and being a careful observer, he soon spied ti>e railroad president’s car and entered it uninvited of course, introducing himself as the "Immortal J. N.” The president had heard of the immortal presence previously, and asked him what he could do for him. J. N. replied that he was annoyed by having to renew his railroad pass annually, and thought that the president of the railroad might be able to do something about it The president asked to see the pass, and turning it over wrote in a clear hand, “good until doomsday." Tipping his silk hat to the president, the immortal one thanked him graciously and retired quietly from the car, his mission a huge success. This lively, but strange character appeared in Milford soon after the town boasted of its first hotel, and of course that was precisely to the liking of the Immortal J. N. He was delighted to place his showy signature on the fresh page of the hotel register. The proprietor was not present when he arrived, but the hotel clerk was deeply impressed by the big signature, and at once made inquiries of the townspeople as to the identity of the Immortal J. N., learning thereby that he was a harmless, queer character who once had been a brilliant lawyer, but had experienced a mental breakdown, and now made annual trips through the central states performing, as he said, a great service to humanity in his fancied Messing of "lifting the veil.” When the proprietor arrived he noticed the glaring and strange signature and made inquires of the clerk. He learned that the Immortal J. N. was a queer, harmless character who roamed the country-side performing an act of mercy which he called "lifting the veil,” and was honored by free railroad passes and special rates at hotels. Well, the proprietor decided to be generous to the unfortunate man, and greeted him next morning at the hotel desk. He announced that he understood his famous guest was treated with great respect by the railroads who issued free passes to him, and had decided to throw off half of his hotel bill.” The immortal one was quick to respond to this kind offer, and extended his lean right arm far beyond his coat sleeve as he grabbed the hotel proprietor’s hand in an energetic grasp as he replied, “1 never allow another man to outdo me in generosity. I’ll just throw off the the other half.” And with that parting reply, the Immortal J. N., that marvel of impudence and doubledistilled gall, departed from Milford forever, leaving the veil still unlisted. Mr. Becknell states that he is sure there is no one currently living in Milford who remembers the Immortal J. N. We would like to know if there is anyone who reads this column who remembers hifa or has ever heard of him. ■ County Recorder Gives Report For January-February During the months of January and February, a total of 1524 documents were recorded in the office of county recorder E. Mazie Alexander. The amount of $3,603.70 being paid into the county general fund for this two month period. Month of January the following 751 documents were recorded; 195 deeds and other conveyances; 127 mortgages and other liens; 100 releases and assignments; 219 UCC (Uniform Commercial Code); other fees 110. The total fees collected for month of January totaled $1,765.55. Fees collected January 1971. $1,197.05 showing a gain of $568.50 in January 1972 over previous year of 1971. A total of 773 documents were recorded during February; 228 deeds and other conveyances; 163 mortgages and other liens; 97 releases and assignments; 222 UCC (Uniform Commercial Code); copies of instruments $137.25; other fees $165.00. Fees collected for the month of February 1972 totaled $1,838.15. A Fees collected in February 1971 was $1,186.25, making a gain of $641.10 for the county general fund for 1972 over previous February.

Accept Bids — (Continued From Page 1) to six weeks and for repeated offences, possible expulsion for longer periods of time by board action. This was approved. Mr. Lantz was given permission to advertise for the borrowing of money against tax warrants if the cash working balance indicated this need. The necessity will depend upon whether advance draws can be obtained in sufficient amounts tcT provide working capital. John Naab informed the board of a special Title n grant to be used in conjunction with the tutorial reading program. The grant is for $3,925. Lakeland’s project was one of the 32 projects selected for funding from over 160 applications submitted to the division of instructional media. The project is entitled RIP (reading impact program) and will provide high interest-low vocabulary reading material for use in the tutorial program. Complaints — (Continued From Page 1) Fire chief Robert Penick said this would not conflict with any fire safety measures in the Liberty Homes area. Deck said the business wished to remove buildings in the area questioned as soon as possible, provide fencing where necessary and place buildings for storage purposes and provide more adequate parking facilities. Town board members set 2 p.m. Thursday as a meeting date with Conrad and the Liberty represents fives to consider the plans. Also on the Thursday agenda for town board members will be a stop at the J & J Manufacturing Co. on South Huntington street. Jay Smith of the company appeared Tuesday night inquiring as to possible blacktopping of an area behind the building which belongs to Gerald Herbison, however the portion of land in question is leased from the town, and also possible moving of a small fence in that area. Smith said this move could provide an unloading dock for materials by semi-truck at the rear of the building and some storage facilities for steel thereby relieving traffic congestion in the front area on the state road which the business has been receiving tickets for from the police department due to blocking of traffic. Permits Building permits for the month were listed at 1909 through 1917 inclusive for a total of SIBO in fees, SIOB going to building commissioner Harry VanHemert and $72 to the town. This will give an estimated property value increase of $93,500 with assessed value of $31,000 and $2,170 in taxes. Fire chief Penick inquired as to whether 1972 appropriations for the department had been approved as he would like to purchase some needed equipment and had a list available. Clerk-treasurer Mrs. Betty Dust was advised to check this matter and also check on the police department appropriations as requested. Not pertaining to town board matters, Hughes and town board member Forest Smith, Jr., inquired of attorney Frey as to why the plan commission meeting date has been changed and was advised that hereafter the commission members shall set their own meeting dates and also that all requests coming before the commission are to go to the plan commission secretary and not to Frey. He added the date had been changed by the commission president. Frey also advised that research is continuing on the use of BB guns and other possible damaging equipment in the town of Syracuse as to what possible action can and will be taken. This matter arose due to vandalism in a number of new homes in the town with shooting of windows by BB’s. Erect Sign Board member Louis Kuilema and associated with Vega Homes, inquired as to erection of a commercially made, lighted sign, 2x4 feet with an arrow beneath on a 12 foot pole at the Main and Boston street corner. Permission was granted to place the sign with legal measures as to size and height. Other items under discussion due to inquiries or complaints and will be considered by town board members include the no parking on the east side of South Main street now in effect by the last town board apparently leaving some home owners without adequate parking facilities, the Main and Harrison . street intersection and no parking due to numerous accidents in that area, the no parking situation on South Harrison to Pearl streets, an alley near the Thomas Robinson home on North Harrison street

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BIG MACK AND LIVE SYMBOL— One of the largest trucks ever sold in this area is this DM 685 Mack Truck, which has a capacity of 22 tons. McCormick Motors of Nappanee sold the truck to Harlan Beer of Beer & Slabaugh, Inc. Shown from left are Rod Beer, McCormick sales representative Bernie Beer, and sales manager Howard Barrick. The Bulldog on the hood, symbol of Mack Truck Co., belongs to Fred Culp of Nappanee.

which is sodded and well-cared for- and used seldom, and a request from Mrs. Philip Fawley for the town to take over expenses of a vapor light installed by several residents due to darkened conditions several years ago in that area of South Lake street. Grisamer advised that the town places lights at corners where two streets cross and not in the middle of blocks, with exception of two main areas of town, and that it would cost the town at least $1 more a month to operate the vapor light than it now costs the individuals sharing the expenses. Police chief Orville Vanderßeyden was instructed to contact a resident in the northern section of town to rid the front yard of junk which has accumulated. Meeting Town attorney Frey advised board members they were to be contacted Thursday by an engineering consultant from Indianapolis on a possible meeting with board members for questions or problems which might arise. Frey was instructed to prepare an ordinance fa* board approval to purchase false arrest insurance for four reserve police officers of the department who help when needed at no charge and only receive pay when filling in for officers on vacation. Cost of the insurance obtainable through the National Sheriff’s association would be $35 per individual plus $7.50 for membership, the latter to be paid by the person insured. Attend Confab At Purdue Local planning officials of Elkhart and Elkhart county attended a state-wide planning conference at Purdue university on February 29 and March 1. In attendance were Roger Etter, chairman, Elkhart City Plan Commission; members Mike Martin, Mrs. Rose Van Diepenbos and planners Mitch Sever and Charles Beaman; Leo N. Seltenright, chairman, Elkhart County Plan Commission and E. Fred Kleingartner, plan director and technician; and Roger Martin. It was the first- time for a conference jointly sponsored by the Indiana Cooperative Extension Service, the Indiana Planning Association and the Division of Planning of the Indiana Department of Commerce. Dr. Frank Lloyd, Indianapolis, president of the American Society of Planning Officials was the keynote speaker and Warren Eustis, special counsel for the Upper Midwest Council, Minneapolis, was the concluding speaker. Others appearing on the program were Ted Schulenberg, director of state planning; Prof. Clyde Forrest of the University of Illinois; Ned Beck, professional planner, Fort Wayne; Joretta Howard, of Marion county and Metro Planning Department; Roland Mross, assistant to Governor Edgar Whitcomb; and Fred Kleingartner, planning director, Elkhart county. A panel reviewing the job of planning officials was composed of John King, Tippecanoe County Area Plan Commission; Hollys Moon, Frankfort Board of Zoning Appeals member; Leßoy Krieder, Whitley County Plan Director; Virgil Gerhardt, Warrick County Commissioner and E. Alonzo Deckard, Hendricks county plan commission attorney. Over 200 were in attendance at this first meeting.

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GORDON McCORMICK

SET 1972 SALES-GOALS — Gordon McCormick of McCormick Motors, Inc., Nappanee, was part of a special Chevrolet dealer group that met with Chevrolet's general sales manager, Robert D. Lund to review the 1972 auto market outlook at Morris Inn at South Ben& n recently. “We are optimistic that 1972 will be the best year in our history,” Lund, who is Chevrolet’s top sales executive, told the dealers. "During 1971, Chevrolet dealers established a new auto industry record by selling 3,002,315 cars and trucks. This year all indicators point to Chevrolet sales of close to 3,300,000 cars and trucks.” In addition to highlighting the number one auto maker’s sales plans for the year ahead, Lund reviewed Chevrolet’s plans for a unique customer service program aimed at eliminating owner complaints — zero owner complaints. t "We are implementing the new Service Satisfaction program, and have committed the resources of Chevrolet, unequivocally, to solving the service problem with you,” Lund told the dealers. 1 Lund praised the area dealers for their sales leadership during 1971 which saw Chevrolet nationally outsell its nearest competitor by more than 300,000 passenger cars. He indicated both passenger car and truck sales momentum in February is ahead of last year and is building. Ttiis indicates strong customer satisfaction with the 1972 models and a strong automotive market.

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