The Mail-Journal, Volume 10, Number 24, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 July 1973 — Page 16

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< A » MWa'hH v **'" t • 'HH tw I fll a W&WMT>jk-yi W ’ Hi - ■£ ' \"w-IHPi yf 1 EWW J bww Jfe~ SP**# *_ TO BE AT MILFORD — “The Fifth Season" will be providing leadership for a novel experience in outdoor worship which will be held at the beach on Waubee Lake beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, July 10. The group, which has been organized and is led by Dennis Ruinfelt, has traveled widely in the US and has gained national recognition. The outdoor worship with “The Fifth Season” will climax a series of four summer worship experienceswhich have been cooperatively sponsored by five Milford churches in cooperation with the Milford Ministerial association. Sponsoring congregations have been the Bethel Church of the Brethren, the First Brethren church, the Christian church, the Island Chapel United Methodist * church and the Milford United Methodist church. The services have been presented as a portion of Milford’s participation in Key 73.

ONE YEAR AGO The first full time Turkey Creek township assessor, Harry VanHemert of Syracuse, is now on duty daily week days and on Saturday forenoons at town hall in Syracuse until more suitable quarters are made available. Russell A. Buchan, owneroperator of the Cove Inn at Ogden Island, has been granted a beer and wine retailer license. Six self-contained Vega home travel trailers are en route to the flood ravaged Wilkes-Barre, Pa., area as relief housing. William E. Dorsey has been named principal of North Wood high school. A large crowd attended the garden tractor pull in Wawasee Village Tuesday night, as part of the Syracuse benefit association fair. A report from John A. Naab was presented to the Lakeland school board members Tuesday night showing federal education programs used in the local schools during the past year.

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Oliver Hibschman has been elected trustee of the Syracuse Church of God. FIVE YEARS AGO Two of the five principal interests in First Charter Financial Corporation (a holding corporation) have been sold to Carl R. Tuttle II and Thomas M. Tuttle, according to an announcement by Robert L. Jones, president. The Tuttles join Harold Wellman, William Udell , and Jones as principal investors in the corporation. Lou E. Craig heads the Syracuse Rotary club as its new president for the ensuing year. Mrs. Eva McKibben entertained at a first birthday party July 4 for one-year-old Teresa Mench. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Joyce and children of Chicago spent the week end with the latter’s mother, Mrs. Roy Wogoman at Lake Wawasee. Jewel Ann Jamison and Jerry Waters were wed on June 29 in

Holy Cross Lutheran church at Fort Wayne. Miss Frances Jean Hall and Arliss Hamman were united in marriage in the Zion Chapel United Brethren church on June 29. TEN YEARS AGO Larry Worley has announced a grand opening this week end of the Sinclair station in Syracuse. Ronald Wayne Richey has enrolled at Ball State college. Ray Fuller has been installed as commander of the Syracuse Legion post. Mrs. Dorothy E. Johnson, one of 110 teachers attending the fifth annual phonics workshop at Monmouth college in Illinois, is expected home this week end. Larry L. Line has been admitted for the fall trimester at Fort Lewis A & M college. Private Lee F. Barnhart is scheduled to complete eight weeks of advanced infantry training at Fort Polk, La., tomorrow. Miss Marcia Ann Greene, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Noble Greene, was chosen Saturday as first runner-up in the Miss Indiana competition at Michigan City. TWENTY YEARS AGO A contract was let July 7 to H. L. Dickenson of Columbus, Ohio, for the new Syracuse post office. Dorothy Causer is on a twoweek eastern trip. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Carlson and daughter, Dorothy, of Detroit, Mich., have been guests for the past two weeks of Mr. and Mrs. Max Carlson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hoover spent Friday at Elkhart with the latter’s brother, Ben Wogoman, and wife. High school band concerts will be starting July 18. The Journal has installed a new scan-a-graver. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Garrison of Sturgis, Mich., spent the week end with the Roy (Doc) Miller family. Millard Laughlin of Lafayette is spending two weeks with his daughter, Mrs. Charles Reed and family. Ken and Merl Harkless made a test flight Wednesday to Monticello in Ken’s new Cessna fourpassenger plane. FORTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Did you know a new school was erected in Syracuse in 1874 under leadership of J. A. Kindig; the Church of God in Syracuse was organized in 1863 by Rev. George Thomas und he served as its first pastor; Rev. M. M. Bartholomew was instrumental in organization of the local Grace Lutheran church; and there was a Union Lutheran church located one and one-half miles north of town on the southeast corner of the farm now owned by Guy Ott? Miss Zelma Stienbarger and Ernest Ticin were wed on June 28. Belle Juday of Solomon’s Creek spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Juday. Mrs. T. L. Hire of Ligonier spent the week end with her daughter, Mrs. John Darr. Mr. and Mrs. Arden Geyer entertained at a cooperative dinner Friday, the birthday anniversary of her late mother, Mrs. John Neff. Camp Fire girls to be in parade Syracuse Camp Fire girls will march in the Syracuse police and firemen’s parade Saturday, July 14. The girls will meet on Dolan drive at 3:30 p.m., with the parade beginning at 4 p.m.

Plan commission members to replace Van Hemert

In a meeting of the Syracuse town board, Tuesday, July 3, the board accepted the resignation of Harry VanHemert, building commissioner, submitted five weeks ago, and rejected in a special meeting of the board May 29. No action was taken by the board to appoint a board member to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Louis Kuilema, May 30. After the reading of the minutes Bruce Frey town attorney, acting as chairman of the meeting, gave the floor to Harry VanHemert. A summary of the further discussion leading to the board’s acceptance of VanHemert’s resignation can be found elsewhere in this week’s paper. Following the vote to accept VanHemert’s resignation, Frey asked who the board wished to appoint as temporary building commissioner until a permanent commissioner can be found. Col. Joseph Gray said when the question arose initially, the plan commission agreed to the interim appointment of three members of the commission, all business men, to act individually or as a group to do the job of the building commissioner. These three were president Wilbur Smith, vicepresident William Beemer and secretary Col. Joseph Gray. Frey asked if the three would consent at this time to work together as commissioner. All three, present at the board meeting, agreed. Darrell Grisamer moved to temporarily appoint these three to act as building commissioner, with Marion Miller seconding the motion. This motion, too, passed with a unanimous vote. Beemer suggested the town board work with an open mind to accept applicant's who come before them. He reminded them that anyone the board might hire will not know the ordinance. He asked also that the board hire someone who will agree to work with the plan commission. Board Member In other action the board looked at the question of seating a new board member to take the place of resigned member Lou Kuilema of the third ward. Frey mentioned the minutes of the last meeting show a motion was made to nominate Robert Penick, Sr., to fill the empty board seat. A petition nominating Penick had been submitted to the last meeting by Noble Blocker and Darrell Grisamer had made a motion to seat Penick. The motion was tabled until the Republican central committee, headed by Loren Longenbaugh, had time to consider the name. Frey proceeded, reading a letter from Penick, which follows: “Having resided in the Syracuse community for over 20 years this letter is written with mixed emotions. “Due to many circumstances, I am withdrawing my name from the list of those to be considered for seating on the town board. I feel that I cannot serve the community as I would like at this time; perhaps sometime in the future. “I would like to thank the people who signed the petition for their confidence and support — this was very much appreciated. “I sincerely wish the very best to the person who accepts this responsibility. Also, to the present town board members, please accept my sincere appreciation for your considerations and for the time and efforts you have put forth for the Syracuse community.” , Respectfully yours, Robert L. Penick, Sr. Frey went on to read a letter

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from Mrs. William Pipp: Said letter follows: “At the last meeting of the town board of Syracuse, a petition with 26 names was presented endorsing Robert Penick, Sr., as their choice to fill the vacancy on the board. “The alacrity with which a motion was made to place this name in nomination led all present to believe that the board was in favor of doing the will of the people, living in the area of the third ward, even if it meant disregarding suggestions and endorsements of three members of their party’s central committee for two other individuals. “This was an indication that the board considered a petition as practically a mandate. I believe that this should be considered and their wishes prevail whenever it is logically possible. I only hope that the board is still of this mind as I would now like to present a petition of 102 people of the same area asking that Grece S. Betes, who previously was presented by three members of the Republican central committee as one of their endorsed choices, for consideration. “You will note that several of the names signed were also on the Penick petition but they have since been legally removed in order that they could appear on this one. “This petition is presented with no secrecy as to the carriers and any and all questions as to how it was obtained will be answered truthfully. I feel that any person who has faith in their choice should have no qualms in having their name associated with the petition they are responsible for.” Eleanor B. Pipp Frey remarked he understood Mrs. Betes wanted to withdraw her name from nomination. Mrs. Pipp said this was true, but she had wanted to submit the petition anyway to let the board know the people care who they appoint to fill the vacancy. “We wanted to show we want the Republican party and the people of the third ward to select the new board member,” she added. Loren Longenbaugh, chairman of the Republican central committee, rose to address the assembly. He noted .Robert Penick had attended the last meeting of the central committee and had announced his intention to withdraw his name from nomination. At that time the committee saw no reason to add to or subtract from the two names still in nomination by the committee, those of Grace Betes and Harry Gingerich. Longenbaugh read the following letter, submitted to him July 2 by Grace Betes: “I was honored when your committee submitted my name along with others to the Syracuse town board for their selection of a trustee. Believing in myself, I further pursued this position by having a petition signed by persons in the third ward who supported me in my efforts. I must at this time ask that my name be withdrawn for personal reasons unforeseen at the time of my petitioning. “I further wish to thank the Republican central committee in having the faith and trust in me, and hope that the Syracuse town board will cooperate with your committee in their selection of a new trustee to represent the third ward.” Sincerely, Mrs. Grace S. Betes Longenbaugh noted that this left one person, originally suggested by the central committee to fill the position of trustee, that of Harry Gingerich. He asked the board to meet with

and interview Gingerich. He added that if the board did not see fit to choose Gingerich, the committee would want the opportunity to make further recommendation. They would also appreciate any suggestions from the board on names of possible Republican candidates. To Meet Gingerich The board agreed to meet with ~ Harry Gingerich at his convenience. In new business, the board adopted Ordinance 73-15, read by Bruce Frey, which called for the angle parking space in front of the Pinney apartment in downtown Syracuse to be changed to a parallel parking space. Police officer Dale Sparklin reported it would be easier to maneuver cars around the alley by the theater. Georgia Buster asked that the meter in front of the theater be removed. She reported the meter is on a space marked with a yellow line, as it is illegal to park in front of a theater while the theater is open. People can, however, use the space when the theater is closed. Mrs. Buster reported people park in the space whether there is a movie on or not. Sparklin agreed to provide the theater with a meter cover, so the bag could be placed over the meter when the theater is open. Prickett asked if the three appointees to the office of building commissioner would be on some set schedule where they could be reached, and where permits and applications could be found. Beemer replied that applications should be in the town hall in the clerk-treasurer’s office, where they could be picked up while the office is open, from 9-4. He also asked a notice be put in the papers to that effect. Frey asked if one of the three could be reached if applicants need help. Beemer replied that one of them would probably be available all of the time. Betty Dust, clerk-treasurer, asked that the three leave phone numbers at the clerk-treasurer’s office as to where they can be reached. Beemer said that people should be informed they will no longer be able to just walk in the office and walk out with a permit. They will need to first apply. The applications will be gone over every day by one or more of the three temporary commissioners, and they will investigate the petition personally. It will take a few days to process each application, Beemer predicted. Betty Dust then pointed out the annual budget must be advertised in the newspaper by no later than July 26. Plans for Federal Revenue Sharing funds must be in the hands of the FRS office by no later than September 1. She suggested the board hold a budget meeting this week, and it was agreed they would meet

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Thursday, July 12. Gary West asked it the town board has any authority to do something about people dumping garbage behind the Methodist church south on SR 13. He reported the neighbors are having a rat problem due to the garbage. Joe Hughes reported that a bulldozer would be clearing the garbage from the area next week. Betty Dust reported looking at the area in question, and asked whether it will be covered every day from now on, as required by law. Hughes replied there would be no more dumping in the area. A man asked who was responsible for trimming the trees along Turkey Creek. It was thought this might come under the jurisdiction of the Kosciusko county commissioner’s drainage board. Frey advised asking Earl Money to find out for sure. BEEF EATERS Americans consumed 62 pounds of beef per person in 1952; in 1972, consumption was up to 116 pounds per person — an 87 per cent increase. — CNS

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Karen Allen on dean's list at Butler INDIANAPOLIS — Karen S. Allen, r 4 Syracuse, has been named to the dean’s list at Butler university for the second semester of the 1972-73 college year. A grade average of at least a “B” is required. Reeds rejoin after 10 years Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Reed, 137 W. North street, Syracuse, spent July 3 and 4 in Waukegon, 81., visiting Mrs. Reed’s brother, L. ' Wayne Reed. It had been 10 years since Mrs. Reed had seen her brotherL. Wayne Reed is a retired navy instructor. Billfold lost in Goshen parking lot Peggy Chupp, r 2 Leesburg, reported a brown billfold containing around SIOO was lost at a pay telephone booth at W. W. Wilt’s parking lot in Goshen on Tuesday, July 3.