The Mail-Journal, Volume 9, Number 18, Milford, Kosciusko County, 31 May 1972 — Page 1

urfv KJ :ZSK W l( .W-457-3666 \ F Contolidafion of THE MILFORD MAIL (E*t. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE-WAWASEE JOURNAL (Ett. 1907)

VOLUME 9

Turkey Creek Population: 5,081

Move For Full Time Township Assessor

There is a better than 50-50 chance that the Kosciusko county council will approve an appropriation for six months pay for a Turkey Creek township assessor, it was learned this week Ralph P Oyler of Syracuse, a member of the county council, said on Saturday. "It is quite likely the county council will approve the appropriation at its June 19th meeting.” Population Requirement It was learned that the United States department of commerce revised the 1970 population figures for Turkey Creek township, raising it to 5,081. just above the population figure of 5.000 required for a full time Accordingly, county assessor Cart t. Zimmer went before the county council on May 15 with a letter dated May 11, requesting that the council appropriate funds for a full time township

i ' 1 k ■r I ‘ M t •LX. z. • •tgm ’~ v k ■ 54JSUfflWt 'JI JH ■> ~ kSJr K, i ; VMir 1 \A :■ '* 'V^F* * W-1 *HbB* 9 * \ i iv i y i 1 1 • ■ ..j- w'’ I '‘-. * - *'*■- E \Twlb r "W» ■MWfcklMit- WJB t * t wM* , MirrW.jß.i ? J Ji jy * **rP T * * ftHgt jmiim **> *■* MEMORIAL DAY PARADES — Memorial Day parades were held in Syracuse and Milford on Monday. In the top photo the color guard of American Legion Post 223, Syracuse, led off the community's parade down Main street, followed closely by the firing squad, terminating the march at the Syracuse cemetery where appropriate Memorial Day services were conducted. Father Eugene Zimmerman delivered the message honoring the community's senice men who have passed away. In the bottom photo, the firing squad of Ancil Geiger Post 226. American Legion. Milford, is shown firing one of three volleys over the grave of the unknown soldier at the Milford cemetery. On the left is State Representative Thames Manty who delivered a message of peace at traditional Memorial Day services at the Milford cemetery. The program followed a parade from the Milford junior high school to Main street where a prayer was given by Rev. Michael Hamilton in front of town hall. Several hundred youngsters took part in the Milford parade, many riding the fire fighting units.

assessor. Zimmer told the council they should appropriate funds for a six month period, to be renewed on an annual basis until the 1974 election when residents of Turkey Creek township could vote for a township assessor on the ballot. He (or she) would take office January 1, 1975. Salary: M.WO In his letter to the county council, Mr. Zimmer suggested a salary of $550 per month, or $6,600 annually. The seven-month salary for the remainder of the year would be $3,850. A salary for a first deputy £vnship assessor would be $325 r month, or $3,900 annually ie seven-month salary for the remainder of the veap would be $2,250 Extra daiijMWp tor helo service for 60 days at sls per day would be S9OO and office supplies would be set at SSO Zimmer’s letter to the council said desks and chairs could be

obtained from stock in the court house and that the county assessor could supply used typewriter and adding machine for office use. File cabinets and record cabinets can be transferred from the Turkey Creek township trustee to the township assessor's jurisdiction, the letter went on. Mindful of the request from the county council. Turkey Creek township trustee Joe Shewmon and his advisory board have considered a number of local residents suited tor the new post. They plan to make a recommendation to the county assessor for his recommendation to the state tax board for final approval. The recommendation of the trustee and bis advisory board, however, is*not a legal requirement. At the present time all assessing of real and personal property in Turkey Creek is done by trustee Joe Shewmon, acting

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as deputy assessor, and hit assistants, Lloyd Disher, Cynthia Frye, Eloise Jack and Shirley Connolly. The trustee’s advisory board members are Jack James Frye and Virgil Bobeck. IRBL— V * / i ALVA V. STOUT Alvo V. Stout To Be Milford Lions Speaker Alva V. Stout, farmer Milford high school principal and now a resident of 423 53d street, West Palm Beach, Fla., will speak before the Milford Lions club in their regular meeting Monday night. The meeting has been set aside as "guest night,” according to president Phil Campbell, and each member is urged to bring his wife or a guest to the meeting. Members bringing guests are asked to contact Leon Newman to make reservations. *2l Days On A Horse’ Mr. Stout has an especially good presentation which he entitled "Twenty-One Days On A Horse,” a narrative along with color slides about a 21-day hunting trip he took with two other hunters in the Canadian Rockies, complete with Cree Indian guides. Besides bagging deer, carabu and bear, the trio of hunters came upon a lone hunter and were able to save his life. Mr. Stout has presented this story to a number of groups over the country. Also At Alumni The former Milford principal — from 1916 to 1926 — plans to attend the school’s alumni banquet at Wawasee high school commons on Saturday night, June 3. He is hopeful of meeting a number of his former students at the alumni banquet. No Damage In Fire At Sawmill Lake North Webster firemen were called at 9 a.m. Saturday to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Pence on the south shore of Sawmill Lake. The Pences who live in Jonesboro had come to the home for the week end. They immediately pulled the fuse switch when they smelled smoke. There was no (famage. An electrician was called to make an investigation and determine the cause of the smoke.

Hickory Lounge License To Be Considered June 6 The county alcoholic beverage board will be at the court house in Warsaw at 10 a m. on Tuesday, June 6, to consider the application of the Hickory Lounge, Inc., of Milford for renewal. Mary E. Liniger is president of the Hickory and Robert Spicher of Nappanee is secretary. Also to be considered on the 6th is the transfer of the grocery license from Kenneth Allen Schernekau to Edward D. Martin. Martin has purchased Ken’s Oswego Market. No Injuries In Car-Train Crash Two Syracuse youths escaped injury at 9:55 p.m. Wednesday night when the auto in which they were riding struck the engine of a train traveling 40 miles per hour at a crossing on the southwest edge of Syracuse, then went down an embankment. Michael Harris, 18, 413 South Main street, Syracuse, told Syracuse police he had looked for a train and saw a headlight in the distance but when attempting V) cross the tracks on Oak street, struck the side of the engine on the B & O tracks. There is no signal guard at the crossing. A passenger in the 1965 Buick driven by Harris was Ronnie Lee Miller of 531 Oak street. Harris was southbound at the time. His vehicle was demolished and extensive damage listed to a steel platform on the side of the engine. Chamber Meets Wednesday, May 24 The Syracuse-Wa wasee chamber of commerce had its monthly meeting Wednesday, May 24. A summary of active projects and activities were discussed. It was decided the organization will have a display at the fireman and policeman’s fair. “Why isn’t Chare more interest in the Flotilla?” asked of the group. No decision was made on the flotilla. Paul Ruch Sells Home Paul Ruch has sold his home in Milford to Mr. and Mrs. LaDean Hall of Nappanee. The Halls are currently in the process of moving in. Ruch says his plans for the future are indefinite.

Christian School Commencement June 9

Dr. Leon F. Maurer, president of the Indiana Baptist college, will be the commencement speaker at the Syracuse Christian high school graduation ceremony Friday, June 9, at 7 p.m. Weather permitting the entire program will be held out of doors. The school has four seniors graduating. They are Pamela Strieby, Debra Nyikos, Christian Graff and Ted Gillem. Each senior will also be speaking on the following subjects: the home, the church, the school and our country. Dr. Maurer has been in the field of education for many years. He received a master’s degree in education from Indiana university and served in the capacity of teacher and principle in the Terre Haute Public School System before caning to the Indiana Baptist college. Dr. Maurer will also begin a series of meetings at the Grace Bible church on Sunday, June 4. He will be speaking each evening

. x s-' B Mi L< w LJ - A « SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS — Karen Alien, above, received honors last Friday at Wawasee high school for being named a National Merit Scholarship finalist and winner. Karen plans to use her scholarship at Butler university this fall. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Allen of r 4. she has carried a perfect 4.0 average through her high school career. She has been a member of the band and choir, FTA, class executive council, pep band. National Honor Society, girls' sports club. UMYF, student council. GAA and of the School Chorus of America.

$1,400 DAMAGE IN ONE-CAR ACCIDENT Lawrence J. Migedt, 33, of r 4 Syracuse damaged his auto an estimated $1,400 Friday evening when it ran off state road 8, 10 feet west of county road 800 east. He was westbound on state road 8 at the time of the accident. County deputy sheriff Ron Robinson was the investigating officer

ki DR. LEON F. MAURER at 7:30 p.m. through Sunday, June 11. The Grace Bible church and Syracuse Christian Schools are located one mile east and one half mile north of the junction of 6 and 13 north of Syracuse.

Syracuse Town Board Hires New Engineer

The Syracuse town board of trustees, at a called meeting last Wednesday evening, signed a contract with Ben Wilson of Indianapolis as an engineer for the town of Syracuse. Appointed to four-year terms on the park board for the town were Dale Sparklin, Peter Blue, Mrs. Ralph Thornburg, Mrs. Thomas Prickett and Mrs. Wilbur Smith. Mr. Smith will be recommended by the town board for appointment to fill the vacancy on the 13-man plan commission. Various funds were appropriated for payment of bills and transfers of funds needed. Town attoney Bruce Frey was authorized to prepare a lease for town property rented to G. A. Herbison in the area behind J. & J. Manufacturing on South Huntington, which is currently rented to the business by Herbison and renewable each year with Herbison to pay the attorney fees. Final action will come before the town board of trustees at the next regular meeting on June 20. Transfer of funds for the plan commission included S3OO for printing and advertising; $75 for office supplies; and S3OO for use in legal prosecution of building and zoning violations. Monies to be collected for

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legals advertised by the commission were raised to a minimum of sls as provided in a town ordinance. Syracuse Driver In Goshen Accident Douglas E- Ihnen, 18, of r 3 Syracuse was involved in a two car accident in the business district of Goshen at 9:14 p.m. Friday. Reginin L. Bronson, 8, a passenger in a 1967 Pontiac operated by Gary D. Bronson, 38, of r 3 Allegan, Mich., suffered a nosebleed and complained of a headache. She was taken to the Goshen hospital for emergency room examination and treatment. Ihnen, his passenger Larfy McCullough of r 3 Syracuse and Mr. Bronson were not injured. According to Goshen patrolman Ray C. Knowles, both vehicles were traveling north on Main street and were stopped at Clinton street for the traffic signal light. Ihnen was reportedly distracted and his 1972 Chevrolet went forward intg the back of the Michigan auto. Ihnen was cited for following too closely. Damage was estimated at $2lO.