The Mail-Journal, Volume 9, Number 25, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 July 1972 — Page 1

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VOLUME 9

Syracuse Parade Is Well Attended

Under threatening skies on the last day of the annual police and firemen’s fair at Syracuse, a total of 87 units participated in the big parade at 4 p.m. Saturday as crowds lined the streets for viewing along the parade route • from the scout cabin south to the fairgrounds. Joe Anderson was parade chairman for this year’s big z event bringing to' an end the week long affair. Grand prize went to the Wabash Drum and Baton Corps. Wawasee high school captured first place in the band division and the Syracuse Camp Fire Girls, a first in the walking units '■ with Ginger Bean’s “Alice in Wonderland” placing second. The Milford volunteer fire department took top honors in the

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Consider Town Services To Proposed Development

All town board members were m attendance Tuesday night for the regular monthly meeting of the Syracuse town board of trustees at which time it came to light of a proposed development several miles south of Syracuse and a request for Water and sewer hook-on to the town. ,i The portion of land belonging to Chalet Realty involves a number of acres from ’the Bonnie Brae Manor to an area near the Sleepy Owl on the southside of Indiana 13 and touching on the state road in four places. Tentative plans to date call for building of 28 homes within the next year to two and developing up to possibly 200 homes. The request was taken under consideration pending clearance by the town plhn commission and findings by an engineer. Ordinance 72-8 was approved for transferring of in the amount of $675 for printing and advertising, office supplies and other contractual. It was reported by Jay Smith of J&J Manufacturing on South Huntington street that all steel equipment would be removed in a week to 10-days from the front area of the building, greatly relieving congestion along the state road, and persons had been contacted for removal of the fence at the rear of the building. Town board member Darrell Grisamer inquired of Harley Conrad, street-water-sewer

Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE - WAWASEE JOURNAL (Est. 1907)

fire department listing with Pierceton second and Winona Lake third. k Sandy Rinker’s float of Snoopy and the Red Baron took top place in floats with Syracuse Scout troop 28 in second and the Saint pack 89 of Goshen in third. The Elkhart county’s sheriff’s department was first in the color guard followed by Nappanee’s V.F.W. Marshall county’s sheriff’s posse performed for top rank in mounted units with Syracuse’s Horsemen of the World second and Bill Shelby on “Trigger,” third. The grand prize winner, Wabash Drum and Baton Corps took first in the marching unit division with “F” Troop from the

commissioner, as to a town policy on available personnel if an emergency arises in his areas at night, week ends or holidays. Mr. Conrad advised that many of the workers live out of town but if one can be reached, work will be done when an emergency does arise. Mow Weeds Board member Noble C. Blocker inquired as tomwwing of private property in town where weeds have been allowed to grow by the individuals. Conrad advised his department had been mowing the weeds and owners would be billed. Park board member Dale Sparklin reported the need of new signs for no dogs and alcoholic beverages allowed at the town parks. Mr. Conrad was instructed to have the proper signs placed, two at the city park and three at the Railroad park. He said he had available, some blank signs approximately 18” x 24” which could be painted and used for this purpose. A check will be made in the Beech street and Mullins Drive areas at the north edge of’town per a request by Dwight Swenson for necessary trimming of overhanging brush which obstructs visibility. «&■ Railroad Park A brief discussion was held on possible future restroom (Continued On Page 6)

Millersburg American Legion Post 484 performing as usual for second place honors. First in novelty units went to Tipton County’s Roaring 70’s. The Patriotic 3-Wheelers of Syracuse captured second and third went to Louis Leier and his two-long haired Dachshunds. A long and interesting display of antique cars participated with first going to Bob Smith of Goshen in a 1934 Ford V-8 2door sedan; second to the United Telephone’s 1927 Mack truck and third to a 1929 Dodge fire truck belonging to Roger Montel, Mentone. A number of Shrine units, usually participating in the Syracuse parade, were attending a convention in Texas and could not be in attendance.

Noble Myers Passes Away Early Today Retired Syracuse area Northern Indiana Public Service Company supervisor Noble D. Myers, 72,106 W. E. Long drive, Syracuse, passed away at 12:55 a.m. this morning (Wednesday) at Goshen hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Myers was born at Milford on February 27, 1900 to James and Ellen (Rensberger) Myers. His marriage to the former Katherine McKibbin took place on November 12, 1919 and she survives. He was a member of the 0. Masonic Lodge F. & A.M. 418 at Milford for 45 years and a former member of the SyracuseWawasee Rotary club. Mr. Myers had resided in the Syracuse and Milford communities all of his life with the exception of six years spent at Sarasota, Fla. A NIPSCo employee from 1925 to 1962; he retired from the utility company as a supervisor for the Syracuse area. In addition to the wife, he is survived by one son, Colonel James Myers, stationed in Germany; one daughter, Mrs. F. R. (Jean) LeCount, Huntington;

WEDNESDAY JULY 19, 1972

Crusaders Class Meets For July Business Session The Crusaders class of the Syracuse Church of God held it’s monthly meeting at the Joe Hibschman home. Homemade ice cream was served along with other refreshments and a time of fellowship enjoyed. Vice president Mark Wagner presided for the business meeting at which time a number of changes were made in the class constitution. Other reports were heard and a donation made to the church treasury for the camp fund. There were.. 21 adults and 14 children in attendance. LLOYD mynhiers HOME FROM KANSAS Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mynhier of Milford spent a few days last week visiting her brother, Raymond Hunt, and family at Junction City, Kans. Mrs. Monnie Hunt and Mrs. Courtney Campbell and daughter Jan, all of Dayton, Ohio, accompanied the Mynhiers.

I NOBLE D. MYERS six grandchildren; one brother, Cletus Myers of Syracuse; and a sister, Mrs. Beatrice Hover, Whittier, Calif. Friends may call at the Harris funeral home, Syracuse Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7-9. Services will be held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Friday with Rev. Elmer Hartter officiating. Burial will be in Milford cemetery. Marriage License Issued Earl A. Cooper, 63, r 4 Syracuse, Syracuse Rubber and Ruth Elizabeth Valentine, 67, r 2 Pierceton, clerk.

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CHORE-TIME EQUIPMENT CO. HONORED — The ChoreTime Equipment Co., located on road 15 at the north edge of Milford, was honored last Wednesday when it received the * department < f commerce "E” nward for exports from Richard L. Bronwell, chief of the International Trade Division of the U. S. department of commerce. From left are Charles Stump, vice president and assistant general manager; Mr. Bronwell; Dr. T. A- Miller, president of the

Milford Lions Hear Dist. Gov. Seely The Milford Lions club Monday night heard one of its own members, District Governor D. G. (Bud) Seely, report on the recent International Lions convention he attended at Mexico City, Mexico. Lion and Mrs. Seely attended the convention from June 23 to July 3 with a large number of other Lions and their wives from district 25-G. Installs Member Prior to his remarks, District Governor Seely installed Lion Leon Young into membership, presenting him with pertinent literature' TFom Lions International and charging him with the responsibilities of membership into the. local service club. Governor Seely told his listeners Lionism is the largest service organization in the world, with 25,325 clubs in 147 countries and nearly a million members. Indiana Lions have a number of projects including its effort to purchase a $750,000 linear cancer control machine for the Indiana university medical center at Indianapolis. This is over a threeyear period. He mentioned the Leader Dog for the Blind school at Rochester, Mich., and how it has helped blind people throughout the country, and the eye bank which now has over 21,000 eyes pledged in Indiana. He said there is a strong need to press for new members, since a certain number either die or drop out of Lionism in the course of a year. Banner Night Gov. Seely also called attention to Banner Night, which will be held by the Elkhart Lions club on Saturday, Sept. 16. Gov. Seely said the District Governor’s banner will be handed to the Milford club on this occasion. He asked for a number of Milford Lions to support him at this meeting. Gov. Seely was introduced by program chairman Bill Little who later asked for suggestions for possible club programs. Other Business In other club business Lion Phil (Continued On Page 8)

County Couple Killed In Friday Accident

A rural Warsaw man and wife (North Webster area) Granville C/ Plew, 82, and Beatrice L. Plew, 78, were dead on arrival at Whitley County hospital, Columbia City, and three other persons injured, in a fiery crash at the intersection of U.S. 30 and Old Road 30 about one mile west of Columbia City at 5:03 p.m. Friday. Authorities said the Plew auto was hit broadside after failing to yield the right-of-way for a preferential highway. Admitted to the Whitley County hospital was David Beachy, 23, r 1 Woodbum, driver of the other vehicle. His condition was described as fair. Also admitted to the Columbia City hospital was passenger Chandler Arnett, 35, of 421 West Butler street, Fort Wayne. - A third passenger in the Beachy car, 15;year-old Dennis Yoder, r 1 New Haven, was taken to Parkview Memorial hospital in Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Plew Were both members of the Dutchtown Church of the Brethren. Their marriage took place on March 3, 1915 in Warsaw and they were both lifetime residents of the area. cemetery Monday. Beatrice Plew Mrs. Plew was bom near the Barbee Lake area on January 21, 1894, the daughter of Frank and Rachie (Kile) Hill. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the North Webster American Legion Auxiliary, Post 253, and Eagles Lodge Auxiliary at Warsaw. She was a housewife. Survivors include two sons, Bertis Plew of North Webster and Roger Plew of Columbia City; eight grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and two brothers, Max Hill, Banning, Calif, and Frank Hill, Fort Wayne. One sister preceded her in death. Granville Plew Mr. Plew was bom at Barbee Lake on November 19. 1889 to e

Milford town board; Forrest Ramser, vice president and director of international sales for Chore-Time; Howard Brembeck, president and general manager; state senator John F. Augsburger of Milford; Gerard Van Rooijan. assistant general manager of Chore-Time NV at Maldegem, Belgium; state representative Thames Mauzy; and David Hitron Chore-Time distributor in Israel. z Chore-Time is the 13th Indiana plant to have received this coveted award in the 10 years it has been in existence.

Rev. Thomas and Elizabeth (Gawthrop) Plew. A retired farmer, he was an army veteran, member of the Eagles Lodge, Warsaw, and also the Moose Lodge, Warsaw. In addition to the two sons,

'Show MeV To Be Presented

“Show Me!” a love and concern musical will be presented by the Brethren Youth Summer Crusaders and the Brethren youth from Milford, Nappanee and Warsaw at the First Brethren church in Warsaw on Friday and Saturday, July 21 and 22 at 8 ]im. “Show Me!” may be a lot of things, but bashful jt isn’t. If there are any bushes, “Show Me!” won’t be seen beating around them. It’s total honesty may shake the viewer a little, but those who see it won’t forget it. “Our purpose was to present the plan of salvation,” declares writer Jimmy Ownes. “We wanted to show others how to find Christ and more important, why they need to find Him.” Jimmy and his wife, Carol,

County Contributes *2,500 In Appeal For Hurricane Victims

Residents of Kosciusko county have contributed approximately $2,500 in response to the appeal of the American Red Cross for funds to aid the victims of hurricane Agnes in the eastern » states and of floods in the western states Myron Ringo reported today. Red Cross Chapters all over the United States are urged to over subscribe the amount first requested. Due to the magnitude of the devastation the American Red Cross disaster budget of $lO million was wiped out and the slim reserves of the organization were eaten up. There is no way to estimate the total cost to the Red Cross which has expanded sl4

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eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Edith Tenney of Columbia City and Mrs. Selby Lenwell, Fort Wayne. One brother and one sister preceded him in death.

created “Show Me!” ; partially because they were impressed by the success of other religious musicals on the current scene. But if the public dubs this as another attempt to hop on the gospel rock bandwagon they’ll be wrong. “Show Me!” is a complete new concept. Shows like “Super-Star” and “Tell It Like It Is” have had their impact, and for good reasons. But none of these have so specifically sought to move the listener through the actual conversion experience. “Show Me!” presents a dramatic confrontation between doubting, searching youth and today’s established church. Neither group has the answer. But there is an answer, and “Show Me!” may just be able to put it across.

million for the eastern states plus the needs of flood sufferers in South Dakota, California and Alaska at this point Ringo stated. Hundreds were killed when the floods and hurricane struck. Now the water has receded, who will help the hundreds of thousands who suffered < losses of their businesses, their homes and all their personal property. As of July 10, there were 41 Red * Cross shelters still housing 3,889. people in Pennsylvania and six shelters housing 1,983 people in New Yfirk state. Thousands more wer€ being fed, since cooking facilities were still disrupted in (Continued On Page 6)