The Mail-Journal, Volume 9, Number 35, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 September 1972 — Page 9

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VOLUME 9

Mrs. Rock Pleads Guilty In Death Os Husband

Sentencing for Shirley Maxine Rock, 24, in the bizarre death of her husband, David Eugene Rock, 26, New Paris, last May 25 has been set for tomorrow, Thursday, in Elkhart superior court. Recently pleading not guilty to first degree murder by reason of insanity, Mrs. Rock changed her plea last Thursday before superior court judge Charles E. Hughes to guilty of second degree murder. A first degree murder conviction carries a sentence of life imprisonment while a second degree conviction can be life imprisonment or a prison term of

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15 to 25 years. The court has ruled that the defense will be allowed to present testimony by a psychiatrist at the Thursday sentencing and evidence will also be permitted by the prosecution. Mrs. Rock was indicted by a grand jury in June following the death of her husband and an autopsy finding of arsenic based ant killer placed in his drinks according to Mrs. Rock. Her husband had been admitted to the hospital in ill health and a tonsillectomy was postponed due to poor health. He died three days after admission to the hospital.

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Mrs. Rock has been confined to the Elkhart county jail since June when she voluntarily turned herself in to authorities. Vehicles Collide Near Warsaw An estimated S6OO in damage was listed in a two-vehicle collision last Wednesday afternoon on SR 15 about one-half mile north of Warsaw. Both northbound at the time, the vehicles were operated by Leilu Snyder, 38, r 3 Syracuse, and Robert E. McCool, r 7 Warsaw.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1972

One Arrested Following Recent Accident Two Milford drivers escaped injury recently when their cars collided at the intersection of state road 15 and Emeline street in Milford. As a result of the accident Javier Salinas, 62, was charged with operating a vehicle without a license. Salinas was traveling south on the state highway and attempted to turn his 1968 Ford east on Emeline street. He hit a 1971 Chevrolet driven by Larry Slabaugh, 32, r 1 Milford. Slabaugh was headed north on the highway. Investigating officers listed $450 damages to the Slabaugh vehicle’s right front, hood and chrome. The Salinas vehicle was a total loss with the entire right side being demolished.

Lakeland Kiwanis Program Is Stein's 'Bewitching Brazil'

The first in a series of travelogues by the Lakeland Kiwanis club will be this Thursday evening, Sept. 28, at -7:30 o’clock in the Wawasee high school auditorium. Cmdr. Karl E. Stein will [resent “Bewitching Brazil.” Sprawling across South America, giant Brazil borders all but two countries on the entire continent. There are scenic wonders such as Iguacu Falls and the rich, lush jungles of the interior. Larger than the United States, it’s very size staggers the imagination. A modern country, there are such spectacular cities as Brasilia, Salvador and Rio de Janeiro plus the mighty Amazon River which winds it’s way

through the unknown regions of this mammouth and exciting country. II- ' M Bit * - * - \■ ‘ I \ ' I RAYW. MONTEITH Ray Monteith Accepts Post In. United Fund Ray W. Monteith, president of the Monteith Tire Company, has accepted the post as chairman of the business, retail and service division of the 1972 United Fund Drive. The announcement was made by John Hall, general chairman of the drive. In making the announcement, Hall said, “I am extremely pleased that Ray Monteith has dected to assume this vital post in our upcoming campaign. It is extremely gratifying to me that having served just last year as general chairman of the drive he still responds like an old war horse.” Hall said a new film has been acquired and will be shown for the in-plant solicitation drive. It is called “You Will Answer.” Monteith and his wife, Jan, have been residents of Warsaw fbr the, [last six years. They have three children; Kerri, Scott and Julie. David Smith Completes Basic FORT KNOX, KY. — Army private David C. Smith, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. David N. Smith, r 4 Syracuse, recently completed eight weeks of basic training at the U.S. Army Training Center, Armor, Ft. Knox, Ky. Hb received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons,,, map reading, ombat tactics, military courtesy, military justice, fifst aid, and army history and traditions. Pvt. Smith, received his training with company B of the sth brigades 19th battalion. He attended Wawasee high school. Local Navy Seamen Are Recent Grads GREAT LAKES, ILL. — Navy seaman Nathan A. Busch, son of Robert Busch of r 3 Syracuse and navy seaman David G. McKay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Coy Gregory of r 1 Leesburg, have graduated from recniit training at the naval training center in Great Lakes.

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Troop 47 Attends 6th Annual Hike

Troop 47 of Milford Boy Scouts spent an enjoyable week end camping at Mississinewa near Peru. The troop hiked the 10-mile Mississinewa trail Saturday morning earning the 10-mile trail patch. Saturday afternoon was spent watching the various activities which included the Drum and Bugle Corp, of Utich, Mich., D. Company U. S. Cavalry; Kekionga Long Rifles; Wagi’ on Indian Dancers; and speakers from Chain-O-Lakes state park. These speakers were young men that had been sent to Chain-O-Lakes from the reformatory. They told of their life of crime and the chance they now have of correcting it. They also advised the young people not to follow the life of crime. Troop 47 returned to Milford Sunday after attending scout church services and held a weiner roast at Scoutmaster Bob Vanlaningham’s. Scouts who attended the camp out were Ed and Norm Vanlaningham, Mike Pippenger, George and Bob Susan, and Bob Nordin. Adults were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vanlaningham and Rod, Larry Vanlaningham, and Mike Vance. This was the sixth annual hike at Mississinewa and Boy and Girl

Apprehended In Area Theft Cases An alert motel manager was credited last Wednesday in apprehension of three Ligonier area youths in connection with burglaries in the Goshen and Millersburg areas. Hie youths, two of them 13 years of age and one 14, were apprehended at the Wawasee Motel south of town following a call to Syracuse police of what the motel manager thought were school age youths staying there. The trio are alleged to have broken into a motorcycle shop at Goshen where three cycles were wheeled away, two of which were abandoned as they would not start, and the other taken, in addition to helmets and some money. They were also being questioned with break-ins at Margie’s Lounge, Bender’s Best Mart and the Millersburg Hardware, all being at Millersburg. All three were turned over to the Elkhart county sheriff’s department.

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Scouts from different states and areas were present as well as a few parents. Troops 47 has had a busy summer which started off with a “Green Bar” (boy leaders) canoe trip. They canoed from Mentone to Talma, approximately a six hour trip and camped the night at Talma. A pot luck supper was held for all scouts and parents at the scout cabin prior to leaving for eight days of summer camp at An-thony-Wanye Scout reservation south of Angola. The scouts were kept busy engaging in swimming, earning merit badges, making new friends, and renewing their friendship with the skunks of last year. Norm Vanlaningham was elected and tapped out for OA (Order of the Arrow) in a ceremony held during summer camp. Norm returned just recently from attending a week end of earning his OA sash. Troop 47 hopes to have more boys eligible for OA next year. Any boy who is interested in scouting is invited to the scout cabin on Monday nights at 7:30.

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