The Mail-Journal, Volume 9, Number 50, Milford, Kosciusko County, 10 January 1973 — Page 1

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s* Wat .i 1 i ? | > * i <• U*H a /' ’ ' - ct>i i 1 r’ ! l II ’ • ? s'l ft rry-y tE r 1 /’ rr* it. 3 lil 4 st I -♦« M ’*• ••y’-—- ■?" ? [ ll© V 9k ■f' n ? 9RR> J v " ■Ki ;■< w| : Y—.-. .J J I* B HHBf , 'i I ■ 6 IE Ei *— < 1 ■l \ I INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS — Installation of new officers of Syracuse Lodge No. 454, F. & A. M., was held in the Syracuse lodge hall Monday night, with George Arden Bushong serving as installing officer. Other installing officers included Clair Mohler, marshall, and Arnold Pfingst, chaplain. In the above photo, front from left, are Jerry Eagon, senior deacon; John Searfoss, senior warden; Leonard Kline, worshipful master; Bill Cox, junior warden; and Lawrence Thwaits, treasurer. ‘ « In the back row are Everett Dunn, secretary, on the left, and Clair Mohler, tyler.

Our neighbor from Bremen —

Dr. Otis Bowen sworn in as governor Monday

Dr. Otis R. Bowen of Bremen was sworn in as Indiana’s governor at 2 p.m. Monday. This was 4 also the opening day of the state legislature. Bowen is Indiana’s 44th governor. Following his installation as governor Bowen said, “I shall strive to meet this leadership responsibility by developing and by maintaining the best possible working relationship with the Indiana General Assembly and by proposing to that body legislative proposals and budgets that reflect true public concern and deep public desire.” governors, both Republican and Earlier in the day outgoing Governor Edgar Whitcomb gave his farewell remarks to the legislature commenting on the fact the state has a surplus of more than SIOO million at the present time. Whitcomb estimated the June 30, 1973 surplus would be $55. An expected $45.2 million in federal revenue sharing funds will be added to this to push the total higher. Many area persons attended the inaugural ceremonies and ball which followed. All former governors, both Republican and Democrat, were invited to the inaugural ceremonies which were held in the state house. Bowen, 54, a Republican, is a family physician and is the second physician to be elected tohead the state of Indiana. Bowen has been coroner of Marshall county and has served 14 years as a state representative with four consecutive terms as speaker of the house. James T. -Neal, state Republican chairman, was master of ceremonies for Mon-

Jack Vanderford named license branch head

Jack Vanderford, well known Lake Wawasee resident, was named manager of the Syracuse license branch last week by Republican county chairman Ed Pratt. Pratt made the announcement at a meeting of the board of county commissioners. Vanderford actually assumed the office on June 2, according to outgoing manager Virginia (Mrs. Frank) Putt, a resident of Syracuse Lake, although he has not formerly been sworn in as

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day’s inaugural. Rev. Raymond A. Mueller, pastor of the Saint Paul Lutheran church in Bremen where the Bowens attend church gave the invocation. Also sworn in Monday were Lt. Gov. Robert D. On* of Evansville and incombent Attorney General Theodore L. Sendak.

yet. . Vanderford is Republican precinct committeeman from precinct 5, and has long been a party faithful. He was an unsuccessful candidate for state representative in the 1968 primary election. LaVada Dean and Sue Williams will continue to work in the license branch, Vanderford has stated. Mrs. Putt took over management of the license branch in April 1969 when Betty

GOVERNOR OTIS R. BOWEN

Television-personality Durward Kirby served as master of ceremonies at the inaugural ball later in the day. We always think the other man’s job is easier than our own. And the better he does it, the easier it looks.

Schlotterback suddenly resigned from that post. Mrs. Putt, who has done a creditable job as branch manager, has said for some time that she hoped to resign for personal reasons, stating she wanted to leave the branch in competent hands. Her interest was keeping the branch in able hands and keeping it in Syracuse, she contended. Vanderford will do the office work for the branch at his Lake Wawasee home, but the branch will remain at its present location.'

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1973

Syracuse plan commission is deadlocked in VanHemert vote

Ten of the 13 Turkey Creek Plan commission members, at a Thursday night meeting in Syracuse town hall, could not agree and came to a deadlock in a motion made to recommend the reappointment of Harry VanHemert as building commissioner for the year, providing he (VanHemert) be made to follow necessary by-laws. The recommendation came about following a lengthy discussion oti the present building commissioner with many infractions given by plan commission president Joseph Gray and vice president William Beemer. In a vote taken on the reappointment, five members voted yes, three voted no and two abstained from voting. Explanation Gray explained to plan commission members that the recommendation in December to the Syracuse town board of trustees, as presented by the executive committee of the plan commission, was done in a hurry due to a time element since the first of the year was approaching, and that it was not done in an effort to by-pass plan commission members. He further explained the executive committee was comprised of the president, vice president and Maurice Crow, secretary, and the recommendation was for VanHemert not to be reappointed by the town board for the ensuing year. The recommendation to the town board of trustees, however, was referred back to the plan commission due to lack of proper form at the town meeting on January 2 and was thusly brought to town plan commission members on Thursday. Both Beemer and Gray agreed that little if any co-operation had been received from VanHemert. Beemer presented information compiled from a state senator regarding certain offices not recommended to be held by one individual at the same time (however, the building commissioner nor the position of assessor was not listed.) Beemer said one of the main problems was insubordination with the building commissioner and cited particular building permits issued and compliance has not been made. He added that in'cases of variance or non-compliance, the building commissioner should refer the incident through legal channels, including the board of zoning appeals, and in a number of instances this has not been done. Several mobile home locations were also listed in the noncompliances. Public Records Beemer, acting as chairman and spokesman, said he had gone to the office of VanHemert the second time on Thursday regarding viewing of several building certificates and was told on the second visit that the permits were in the hands of (Continued On Page 12)

Water’is topic at Mil ford meeting

“Water” was the topic of the Milford town board meeting Monday night when the board met in its first stated meeting of 1973. Lewis Gregg of Clyde Williams and Associates, South Bend, was present and questioned the board as to what his firm was expected to provide in its report. He talked about evaluating the current water supply, inspecting lines and storage, reviewing the performance of wells and a study on relating water to the growth of the community. William I. Garrard, speaking for the board, said they wanted a combination of these things including a study far new wells. He

Civil Defense elects officers At the regular monthly meeting of the Syracuse Civil Defense unit, Thomas Gilbert was reelected chairman; Mrs. Gilbert, secretary; and Kenneth Felts, treasurer. Appointments made by chairman Gilbert included Assistant chairman — Terry Rookstool Traffic officer — Allen Reeves Sergeant-at-Arms — Richard Roberts Reporter — Jane Scheuer A holiday party was held at conclusion of the meeting. First aid makes run The Syracuse First Aid unit responded to a call at 3:06 a.m. Sunday to 300 East Boston street, Syracuse, for Cleo Cobbs of 917 South 15th street, Goshen, when he became ill while delivering Sunday newspapers in the area. Cobbs was taken to the office of a local physician, after arousing residents at the Boston street residence for assistance and onto Goshen hospital by ambulance. WEEK END GUESTS '.dr. ard Mrs. Earle Waltz of Lake Wawasee had as guests for the week end, Mr. and Mrs. Tim James and children of Muncie, and Dr. James P. Waltz of Fort Collins, Colo. ' «■ i . ■ 9 & , HAROLD KAISER Harold Kaiser in 20th year as fire chief Harold Kaiser has been named fire chief at Milford for the 20th straight year. His appointment was made last Thursday by the fire department and approved Monday night by the Milford town board. Oliver Replogle and Bill Leamon were named assistant chiefs while Leon Newman will serve as secretary and Phil Campbell will serve as treasurer.

said the proposed annexation must be taken into consideration so When the annexation goes into effect the town will have plans for furnishing water to this area. He also said the town is planning for an increase in water rates and the study is necessary for this increase. Garrard also said they needed to study water storage fa* Milford. Gregg asked what the population of Milford was and was told 1,267. The annexation would add an additional 275 persons for a total of 1,542. Board president Dr. T. A. Miller said there was an urgent need to re-vamp the water rates in Milford. He continued that he

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NEW MAD OFFICERS — New officers of the Milford Area Development Council, elected Monday night, are, from left, Richard Sharp, treasurer; Phil Beer, vice president; Arch Baumgartner, president; and Evelyn Orn, secretary.

Elected new MAD officers

The Milford Area Development Council met Monday night at the fire station and elected a new slate of officers, as follows: Arch Baumgartner, president; Phil Beer, vice president; Evelyn Orn, secretary; and Richard Sharp, treasurer. The new officers will be installed at the next meeting, Monday, Feb. 12. y Plan *atizen’ Meeting Plans were discussed concerning MAD’s annual “Citizen of the Year” dinner meeting, and moving on a report made by Paul (“Bud”) Brembeck, who presided over the meeting in the absence of president John B. Augsburger, voted to hold the meeting at the M & M Restaurant in North Webster.

Jose De Luna elected president of DMA

At a meeting held this month in parish hall of Our Lady of Guadalupe church in Milford, the following persons were elected to lead the United Mexican American group for the 1973 year: President — Jose De Luna Vice president — Oscar Pena

Public hearing scheduled for Monday, Feb. 12

The Area Plan Commission is preparing a series of 13 meetings in Kosciusko county communities during the remainder of January and February to discuss a comprehensive plan and to make a statement of policy, according to Jim Baker, chairman of the com mission. The first meeting will be held at the Mt. Tabor church for residents of Jefferson and Scott townships, and the Milford meeting will be held at the Milford fire station on Monday, Feb. 12. The Milford meeting is being organized by tfie Milford Area

would like to see this done by the next billing and was told it would be impossible since the billing, according to street and water superintendent John Martin, would be in February. Miller and other board members were told the engineering firm could have the study done by the first of May, possibly prior to the April 9 meeting of the board. Gregg said he would prepare a water management plan telling where the town is now, what can be done and a projected work plan. He also told board members his crews would be in Milford within the next two weeks to make pressure tests, flow tests,

The “Citizen of the Year” dinner meeting is one of the group’s most important meetings, at which time it singles out an outstanding citizen in point of service for special recognition. Two years ago, at the first such meeting, Mrs. Charles (Dorothea) Kerlin, longtime Milford librarian, was so honored, and last year these laurels went to Carl Duncan, who had been a member of the Milford town board for 16 years. Phil Beer told the group he thought during the coming year a greater effort should be made to take the “MAD message” to other clubs and organizations in the community byway of broading the base for the group’s support.

Secretary — Mrs. Carmen Castillo Treasurer — Florencio Alvarez The U.M.A. organization is a group o' Mexican American residents of Milford and the surrounding area, bonded together to help to improve their relationships with the community

Development Council, and will be held on their regular meeting night. Chairman Baker said this morning that besides presenting the comprehensive plan and making a policy statement, land use maps will be shown and explained. He said advisory committees will be set up throughout the county to implement the comprehensive plan, and that citizens of local towns will have the final voice in bow they want the plan to work in their respective communities. Time and place of other

inspect the storageitank and obtain other necessary information. Water Problem Miller said Ernie Burcham of the state health department had been in town earlier to discuss the water problem with the number one well. Burcham took a sample of the well’s, water back to Indianapolis for testing. Discussions were held on this nitrogen contamination and the board was assured the problem is not serious at the present time. The well tested at 11 parts per million three years ago and 21 parts during the last test. The tests can go as high as 45 before )

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Acting on a motion by Rev. Ralph Karstedt, the group voted to meet as usual on the second Monday in February, then vote on the possibility of changing its mebtjng night to the fourth Tuesday of each month. The Milford town board moved its meeting night from the second Tuesday to the second Monday of each month, thus conflicting with MAD meetings. MAD by-laws state that the MAD vice president should attend every town board meeting, and this conflict makes this impossible. (Miter items under discussion included an ardent membership drive for the new year, and a pressing program to get house numbers up in the town of Milford in the year ahead.

and to offer help to those Mexican Amerieans who have need of it in housing, education, etc. The meetings and activities of the group are held regularly in Our Lady of Guadalupe parish hall located on Fourth and Main streets in Milford. The organization is entering— -as it’s third year of service.

meetings will be announced as they are set up. . Members of the Area Plan Commission are: Kenneth Bush, Mentone, chairman; Don Ahrns, Milford, vice chairman; Don Frantz, Warsaw, secretary; Gale Creighton and Ralph Brubaker, Plain township; Bill Price, Sr., Etna Green; Jay Gardner and John Kleeman, Warsaw; and Charles Brower, county surveyor, Tippecanoe township. People may doubt what you say, but they will believe what -you do. J

the danger level is reached. What alarmed the state was the gross increase seen over the past three years. , Other Business In other business before the board Martin stated he has purchased a sander and has it on the tractor, ready for the next snow or ice storm. Martin also presented specifications to the board on a one' ton dump truck. Board members authorized bids on this truck. The bids will be opened at the next meeting, i Martin was instructed to sweep Main/ street as soon as the weather will allow this to be done. (Continued On Page 12)