The Mail-Journal, Volume 9, Number 30, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 August 1972 — Page 1

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UNUSUAL ACCIDENT— A most unusual accident occurred at the old fish hatchery at 4 p.m. Tuesday, injuring the driver of a 1964 Pontiac Tempest. Susan Bieghler, 16, who will be a senior at Huntington North next month, lost control of the car she was driving as she came around the corner in front of the Galloway Grocery and ended up in the old (and empty) fish show tanks. She was taken to the office of Dr. William Myers where 14 stitches were required to close an inch gash over her right eye. Upon her release, her uncle, Richard Bieghler, and grandfather, Rollie J. Biegler, took her to the Goshen hospital where x-

Webster Lake Association Holds Discussion On Biological Survey

By ANN WICKERSHAM The Webster Lake Association held its annual meeting Saturday evening in the basement of the North Webster United Methodist church with about 250 interested citizens attending. A heated discussion was held on the recent biological survey conducted by Dr. Cameron E. Gifford, professor of biology at Earlham college, Richmond. Dr. Gifford is also director of the David Worth Dennis Biological station at Dewart Lake. At a recent meeting of the Kiwanis club doctor Gifford made the statement “Webster

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Lake is the dirtiest lake we’ve seen. It is the one lake in Indiana that is in serious trouble.” President James Brewer conducted the discussion which got out of hand at several points. Many people believe that Epworth Forest is causing the existing problem and one person asked if Epworth Forest were closed would that solve the problem. Brewer answered that Epworth Forest was only one part of the problem, with other points being a trailer park at the north end of town, a campground and many, many lake cottages. Epworth Situation Explained Rev. Carl G. Adams explained

rays were taken, showing no broken bones. Susan, who was visiting with her grandfather at his Enchanted Hills home, was returning home when the accident occurred. She lost control of the car when it struck some movable concrete curbstones. The car then went to the left of the road, shearing off an eight-inch utility pole, coming to rest in the empty fish tank. Mie car was a total loss. Two young men, Dan Kelker and Danny Doehring, both of Fort Wayne, were headed south in a vehicle and were eye-witnesses to the accident.

the Epworth Forest situation. He said lines were broken for seven or eight days during which time the biological test was taken. The lines have been repaired and a state representative has run a test, saying the water is as pure as anywhere now. When the third phase is added to their sewage treatment it will be one of the best systems in the state. The trustees of the conference now control Epworth Forest. They are studying the situation and a change will be made September 1. Mrs. John Todd, lake cottage owner from Richmond, asked if the system operated 12 months or

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just during the summer. Rev. Adams said the pumpers go all the time. During the winter there are only 40 or 50 people around. Mrs. Gordon Perry of North Webster said when the system was installed, it was to take care of 2,500 people. Doctor Gifford had said that the Epworth Forest system was equal to that of many small towns. Lowering Lake Level Suggested Mrs. Todd suggested lowering the lake level to locate straight pipes running into the lake, after unnatural fertilizers stopped, rent a lake weed cutter to cut the weeds. Arnold Culver said to do this they would probably have to get a court order. Brewer said the association might be wise to buy one of the weed cutters for people around the lake to use. It was also suggested to wait until they receive Doctor Gifford’s report, then with the town board members, have another public meeting to solve the problem. Brewer said the board wanted to work with the town board, Kiwanis and anyone else working on the problem. New Board Members New board members elected to fill vacancies were Paul Ash, Willard Kauffman, Mrs. John Todd, Jim Roe, Harry Hendricks, Kenneth Moser, Hershel Miller, William Fryback and Bill Talman. Discussion was held on the lot • owned by the association. A notice will appear in the papers - for the called meeting as soon as a date is set.

Milford Doctor Relates Stint In Appalachia Dr. Floyd M. Rheinheimer, Milford physician, told the Milford Lions club Monday night about a six-week stint of duty he served at the Daniel Boone Clinic in the Cumberland Gap area of Appalachia. He said the site of the clinic where he worked was “near the point where Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia join.” ‘Change of Pace* Calling the tour of duty a change of pace, Dr. Rheinheimer said bis service there was church-connected. He had planned to serve eight weeks, but the death of his wife’s brother caused him to terminate the assignment early. Dr. Rheinheimer said the United Mine Workers built a number of huge hospitals in the Appalachian mining area in the mid-50s when coal mining was in its hey-day. When mining waned and the hospitals could not sustain themselves, the coal mining unions simply walked away from them, he said. He said miners who work make good money — approximating SSO per day — but that they pay one and a half times the amount for medical services they pay for in our area. He said he was paid for his services at the Daniel Boone Clinic, commenting that a large number of doctors are giving such a tour of duty to hospitals in this area as a change of pace — “a vacation of sorts.” Dr. Rheinheimer said his biggest problem was learning to slow down. No one in the area appeared to be in much of a hurry, he said. His recreation was “playing ball in the streets,” pointing to a lack of good recreational facilities. He also said 50 per cent of the people are given health services byway of welfare, while the other 50 per cent have United Mine Workers benefits. He said he found the incident of Black Lung and Rock Dust disease high, but that, in spite of this, those infected keep right on smoking. Emphysema is prevalent among the miners he treated, Dr. Rheinheimer commented. Other Business In other business Lion Leon Newman was given a pin for enrolling two new members during the recent membership drive. Lion Marshall Estep told the club he purchased a Zimmerman hog at the fair’s 4-H livestock auction for $2lO, but that he didn’t have the check in his possession as yet. Club president Arlo Beiswanger announced he had received a S2OO check from the Syracuse Legion Auxiliary for the tent sold them. District Governor D. G. Seely told the club Banner Night would be Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Fairfield school, and urged Milford Lions and their ladies to be present at this function. The Milford club will receive the district banner from the Elkhart Lions club on this occasion. Guests were Robert Kaiser and Mike Slove. RECENT GUESTS Guests last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Barnes at Milford were Mrs. Thomas Anderson and sons, Kyle and Kirt; Karen Frazier and Sue Norris of Cataract Lake. Mrs. Anderson and Miss Frazier are granddaughters of the Barneses.

iSp B */ F SI ‘ X/ JKf - 3 1 ■'. JH AW K ■■ T EflaHn i b\ ■ VISIT RAI -STON PI IRINA PLANT — Several representatives of the Mexican division of the Ralston Purina company visited the company’s new plant north of Milford last week, in order io get some ideas they hope to incorporate in new plants proposed south of the border. From left are Jerry Branscun, assistant director of manufacturing, St. Louis, Missouri; Raul Lara, director of engineering, Mexico City; Lawrence Perkins, manager of the Milford plant; Enrique Macias, production specialist, Mexico City; Gustavo Artigas, engineer, Mexico City; and Henry Hein, Ralston Purina project engineer for Latin America and the Far East. Mr. Hein called the Milford plant the company’s newest and finest. The Mexican division includes eight plants, with the ninth to be built next year.

Philip R. Payne Files For Lakeland School Board Post

Philip R. Payne, 40, a life long resident of North Webster and a 1950 graduate of North Webster high school, has filed his candidacy for a post on the Lakeland school board. Payne resides in district 1, Tippecanoe Township. He is married to the former Evalee McKee of Anderson and the father of four children, Steven, 12, a seventh grader at North Webster; Susan, eight, a third grader; Sandra, five, in kindergarten; and Sharon, six months old. The candidate has been engaged in the plumbing, heating and air-conditioning business with W. E. Metcalf since 1955 and is vice president of Metcalf and Payne, Inc. He has been active in the North Webster Lions club since 1955 and served as president of that organization in 1961; he is a member of the North Webster volunteer fire department; North Webster Lodge 747 F & AM and Scottish Rite, Valley of Fort Wayne, 32d degree Mason; the North Webster United Methodist church and the North Webster American Legion. He served in Korea with the U.S. Marine Corps. Payne was selected in 1962 as the Outstanding Young Man of the Year for Kosciusko County by the Warsaw Jaycees, he was listed in the Outstanding Young Men of America in the 1968 edition; and is currently serving his second term on the Tippecanoe township advisory board. Warning Given Chief of police Orville Vanderßeyden at Syracuse reminds motorists that many youths will be going back and forth to the schools for books and other activities for the next several weeks with school starting soon and to please watch for them crossing streets.

& . c > PHILIP R. PAYNE ENJOY PIG ROAST Members of the United Methodist church at Milford enjoyed a pig roast and carry-in dinner Sunday evening. The roast was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cousins west of town. Approximately 80 persons attended the social event. Games were played in the afternoon with the meal being served at 5 p.m.

Cyclist Injured In Car-Cycle Crash

Donald E. Johnson, 22,424 East Boston street, Syracuse, was admitted to Goshen hospital Friday for injuries sustained when his 1972 Honda was struck by an auto at 8:19 p.m. at South Huntington street and Railroad avenue in Syracuse. Johnson sustained a laceration of the arm, two broken bones in the back area, a wrist injury and multiple bruises and abrasions. Officers reported his southbound cycle had crossed the railroad tracks on South Huntington and was struck by a 1963

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Extensive Damage In Friday Fire Extensive damage resulted in a Friday morning fire at the Gas for Less filling station about one mile south of Syracuse. Syracuse volunteer firemen responded to the call at 9:43 when a gas pump was pulled loose by an auto and gasoline spilled to the paved drive. Fumes erupted into a fire due to an electrical spark resulting in $3,000 in damage. The driver of a nearby tanker filling underground tanks at the station used a fire extinguisher when flames erupted; before firemen arrived, aiding in the emergency. Firemen also washed the drive clear of gasoline. Richard Lehman is station owner. ' RESIDING IN FLORIDA Roger Smith, son of Donald Smith, South Main street, Syracuse, is now making residence in Florida. His address is 1201 Ravenwood, Valrico, Fla. 33594.

Buick being operated by Mike W. Wollman, 16, r 1 Milford. Wollman turned his northbound vehicle to the west onto Railroad avenue in front of the cycle. The motorcycle skidded 33-feet before impact and Johnson was thrown into the windshield of the car and then onto the street. Police said the Wollman vehicle / skidded 75-feet after impact. Wollman was also admitted to the hospital for shock. Damage was listed at $175 to the Honda and S4OO to the Buick. Syracuse police investigated.