The Mail-Journal, Volume 10, Number 23, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 July 1973 — Page 10

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., July 4,1973

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/ % . Jr ' J Bl . \ i- gfe|EW ; - t jU! j ■_«,/ : , L hgaMS »< w K W* MF faJF' 9 ACCIDENT VEHICLES — The two vehicles in the two-car headon accident described below are shown here. In the top photo is Glen L. Knisley, Jr., in his 1967 Camero, and in the bottom photo is the 1973 Barracude driven by Brenda Pensinger.

Foggy windshield cause of two-car accident

A foggy windshield caused by a leak at the top of the windshield was given as the cause of a headon, two-car accident which occurred at 4:15 p.m. Monday on the curve on the Eli Lilly road just east of Wawasee Airport. Glen L. Knisley, 17, 113 West Brooklyn street, Syracuse, driving a red 1967 Camero, failed to yield the right of way, and hit head-on a 1973 Plymouth Barracuda driven by Brenda

Expect decrease in trips fatalities over Fourth

The National Automobile association predicts a noticeable decrease in holiday travel over the Fourth. Gasotme shortages appear to be a deterrent to many travelers, who fear becoming stranded. “Many of our motor club members have expressed a concern over the shortage,” stated Talbert C. Bryant, Jr., NAA vice president. “We have advised them that they will be safe enougmft they do not let their tanks run under the half-way mark and have suggested that Syracuse June police report Police chief Orville Vander Rey den of Syracuse submitted his monthly report for the month of June to the town board at Syracuse. It follows: Calls answered 37 Warning tickets issued 13 Traffic arrests 11 Dogs impounded 4 Dog complaints 2 Criminal arrests 4 Theft reports 8 Fire calls attended 4 Traffic accidents invest. 11 Vandalism reports invest. 6

HP* B. wgKNjßj£|F M Hr wHclßr ■Hv SMHI SPITZ MEETS THE PRESS — Mark Spitz was besieged by members of the press, radio and television at his appearance at the North Webster parking lot last Wednesday morning, as this photo indicates.

Pensinger, 32, r 4 Albion. Knisley was alone and riding with Mrs. Pensinger was her mother, Mrs. Erma Halloway. Both cars had major damage. Mrs. Pensinger had minor injuries, and Knisley sustained cuts around the mouth where he hit the steering wheel of his car. Mrs. Pensinger and Knisley were taken to the office of a Syracuse physician fw treatment.

they reduce their speed to conserve gas. But the impression we are receiving is that they are choosing to spend the holiday either at home or visiting nearby attractions.” Last summer, the NAA reports, the month of July, including the Fourth, suffered the highest fatality toll of any month in 1972. Automobile accidents claimed 5,520 lives. The Fourth was also a four-day week end. This year, with the Fourth falling on Wednesday, there will be less travel attributable to the holiday. Juvenile cases invest. 2 Juveniles arrested 0 No. parking tickets issued (Zoned) 17 Overtime parking tickets issued 96 Courtesy services rendered 56 Stolen property value $252 Stolen property value recovered $lO5 Bad checks collected 0 Total traffic accident damage $2,350 Total miles police car driven 2,493 Junk cars disposed of 1 Gun permits issued 1

As a Mail-Journal photographer saw the passing parade

- I CITY OF BREMEN — The City of Bremen float, hailed as Home of Gov. Otis Bowen, won second place in the commercial and municipal floats category in the Mermaid Festival and brought |75 and a trophy to the winners. ° * _________ ULsL 'x._ Jflj| RZy.T* • f-MTr-V* J9M| ll it nR MBUiiiiOE T uIImHr ** i > -• lI , - M / ' ’ > ' - ~ '■ ; CITY OF WABASH —The City of Wabash, designated Memories on the Banks of the Wabash, won first place in the commercial and municipal category at the Festival Saturday afternoon, and . proved a genuine attraction, pretty girls and all. It received 1125 and a trophy. " la? r f B f ' u 11 BBUTv*-” Vx '< KifS Ml ‘ I Bu i BL* - " lilt ’l% W ■ kIB J fl . iJL 9L ■* -”, I^*. I i-Md - 1 " A REAL WINNER — The North Webster Ski Bee float won a first in two categories in the Festival parade — organizational and queen conveyances or knights. In organizational, the float won >125 and a trophy, and in quejen conveyances it won SSOO for its sponsor.

L_— T--■gj _ |gn gR TT''< •aWw&p■®F>ey t Z. ■ ,7. ■.. >s \ 4 ‘, HITCHING A RIDE — This year’s Mermaid Festival Cutie Queen, little Miss Shanna Randall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Randall, r 4 Warsaw, hitches a ride on her dad’s Bicycle Built for Five, a novelty unit in the Saturday parade. „I ' ' ifcc - <»1 2 L AL HE HAD AN IDEA — This unidentified Mermaid Festival parade fan came prepared for a long, hot time Saturday afternoon, with his wide-brimmed sombrero. They came in all sorts of dress, providing a photographer’s field day. sgk ski 'r ‘ibjO -- ’ -■■ 1 KNIGHTS OF THE MIDDLE KINGDOM — A real attraction in keeping with the Medieval spirit of the town of North Webster, these “Knights of the Middle Kingdom’’ fought a “battle” in front of the judges’ stand at the festival during the Saturday parade. Ihr/ - \ \ipjßg ra*fy jt \ . ij 1 BB Bhl bbt< b —rtWMH l> WCEyr w*a > fl B Bjs A BUSY DRUMMER — This young man is only one of many bandsmen who participated in the Saturday .Mermaid Festival parade. He appeared a little unconcerned with it all but kept busy with his two drums. r