The Mail-Journal, Volume 10, Number 36, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 October 1973 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., Oct. 3,1973

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IMPROVING AIR STRIP — The Wawasee Airport is being enlarged and improved, with heavy equipment filling in a five-foot dip at the east end of the air strip. Fill for the job is coming from a low area, part of a 42-acre farm airport owner-operator Charlotte Kell recently purchased from Stanley Grimes In this photo, Mrs. Kell is discussing the improvement with Loren Kaufman, president of the 30odd member aviation club Wings Over Wawasee, left, and Brooks Kirchoff. Mrs. Kell said in the progress there will be a six-acre lake at the east end of the strip. Included in the development, will be eight lots along the Eli Lilly Road, each 100 by 282 feet, in a subdivision known as Kell’s Skypark, where residents can put their aircraft in a garage connected with their homes. Mrs. Kell is well known as an experienced aviatrix and is considered a knowledgeable busmess lady as well. ■

I The Column A Sideshow Os Events In Milford

THE MILFORD Area and after a lot of mopping, things Development Council has en- don’t look too bad until you come dorsed the food stamp program downstairs; hear a sizzling noise for Kosciusko county and has in closet and find water has communicated this to the county dripped into a light fixture and council. the wires, are burning, you can hardly believe this could all Republican county chairman happen within an hour’s time, but Ed Pratt is taking it upon himself it did. to tell friends “we don’t need” this program. A lot of his good If you don’t believe us just ask Republican friends are sure to be Fred or Diane Weisser. recipients of the program which —o—is a federal law and sure to come BE SURE to watch for a inn., in i<>74 special bake sale to be held soon by the Milford 4-H clubs. All Kosciusko county is among the proceeds will go to the Kevin Tom five per cent of Indiana citizens Fund. not covered bv the important food —<> 7 program which is a viable sub- HOW MANY times have you stitute for the present food thought to yourself how things commodity program. have changed since your days in school and how interesting it AS WE understand it the John be toreturn to school for a B. Augsburgers are planning a day? trip to Hawaii next winter. ' . _ o _ Well, ask any fifth grader in the DAVE CORY was seen in Lakeland school corporation how Milford last Friday with his new J 1 ' 8 week began on Monday and bric l e he d be sure to tell you of the field _ o _ trip organized by Tim Yeager, a BUD AND Jeri Seely were off fifth grade teacher at Milford and for Michigan last Sunday to help a ' SO, mana B er °f the Pickwick his father celebrate his 70th theater in Syracuse, birthday. Members of the Seely family gathered at the home of Approximately 270 fifth grade Mr. and Mrs. James Shaner In danl \ and ‘LT ,e L cbera ,ro “ Marshall. Mich., to mark the he N » rlh •“* special occasion. Syracuse schools attended a __ o _ special showing Monday morning of two children’s literary DID YOU ever have a day start classics, “Charlotte’s Web” and with so many things go wrong ' Willy Wonka and the Chocolate that you began to wonder what Factory" at the Pickwick the rest of the day had in store for Theater Syracuse. The purpose of the trip was to For instance, family dog is stimulate the pupil's interest in barking loudly and when you look reading and •» out the window you find the cattle * acher a " d student-student have broken down a fence and dialogues concerning the vital are in your back yard; called of raadm « wta , ch “ s » husband from work and pessary he.se days tfor human everything seems tine; about 15 educational growth. Through the minutes liter while working in lhe eamera, the studente the kitchen, you notice water were shown how them own mind s dripping from the ceiling and e > eca " help them visualize the Since it isn’t raining vou many experiences that can be frantically run upstairs and find the . irs ' wi “ but °P enabook a hot water pipe has broken ana rea ' under the sink and hot water is running all over the floor, you HUMOR RUNS deep in the call husband again from work George Auer family. At 2:30 a.m.

MERRILL'S MARINA LakeWawasee Phone:4s7-2270 Service & Sales Chris-Craft Boats Glastron Boats Signa Boats Evinrude Motors Howard Kline John Moore

last Friday George of r 1 Milford got up and telephoned his son Ted at his Syracuse home. It was Ted’s 52d birthday. George said, “Fifty-two years ago at this very hour you had me wide awake. I thought I’d return the favor.” Then that evening, Ted’s brother “Gobe” (George, Jr., r 3 Syracuse) called Ted and told him to come out to their dad’s right away. When he got there the family and other friends had prepared a fish fry —of blue gills taken from Ted’s deep freeze! BEVAN HURD, young son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hurd, was engaged in an interesting conversation at the bank the other day with Doris Darnell. When Mrs. Darnell asked if anyone had ever told Bevan he was a “pill” his reply was, “I’m not an aspirin.” MRS. MARY HUBER of Waubee Lake enjoyed Monday evening out with her daughter, Mrs. Jerry Bushong, and granddaughter, Mrs. D. G. Seely. A birthday dinner in honor of her 84th birthday which occurred on Tuesday was enjoyed in an area restaurant. Later the ladies went to the home of Mrs. Mildred Huber in Elkhart where birthday cake and coffee were served. Also present to enjoy the cake and coffee were Mrs. Huber’s other granddaughters, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Pratt and daughters and Mrs. Sharon Johns and daughters, all of Elkhart. IT’S GOING to be a busy week end for area residents with the Wawasee high school homecoming set for Friday and the firemen’s chicken BBQ on Sunday. The homecoming activities include a chicken BBQ sponsored by the girls sports club, the annual parade, the crowning of the 1973 Homecoming queen and the Wawasee-Fairfield football game. Milford driver hits two parked vehicles An auto driven by Harry B. Martin, 83, Milford, collided with two parked cars on South Main St., Goshen, Sunday at 2:09 p.m. The other vehicles damaged belonged to Norman and Carol Kramer, 1013 South Main St., Goshen, and George P. White, 1014 Lincolnway East, Goshen. Martin was headed south on Main at 25 miles per hour when he pulled to the right to miss an oncoming vehicle. He struck the parked 1973 Chevrolet belonging to the Kramers, traveled on another 150 feet and struck the 1973 Ford truck belonging to Dr. White. r Damage to all three vehicles involved was set at SBOO by Ptl. Worthie B. Haney. No injuries were reported.

WAWASEE HIGH SCHOOL vs FAIRFIELD j HOMECOMING 1973 CHICKEN BBQ ® ct °l ,er 5 — 4-7 p.m. Wawasee High School Commons Adults: $2 l Sponsored By Girls Sports Club

New Salem News WSCS .

Bv MRS. HERB MOREHOUSE

Sunday at New Salem “Be Prepared for Christian Service,” from Ephesians 6:10-20 was the message given by pastor Chad Woodbum Sunday morning. In the evening the young people (resented the film, “Like a Mighty Army.” A witness skit was given by the young people after the film. Helping Hands meet on Tuesday The Helping Hands met Tuesday evening at the church. Mrs. John Plank presided over the short business meeting. Mrs. Robert Hurd introduced guests and speaker, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Williams and family at Winona Lake. The Williams started a Christian home called “Hephzibah House” where they minister in rehabilitating troubled women. The problems most often presenting themselves in women’s lives at Hephzibah are drug abuse and addiction, alcoholism, rebellion against authority (such as runaways), Satan worship, occult involvement, anxiety and depression, marital problems, promiscuity and delinquency. Hephzibah House is located at 508 School St., Winona Lake. Cherry delight, coffee and punch were seved to the group by Mrs. Elmer Rapp and Mrs. Plank. Dedication is held Saturday Dedication services were held Saturday afternoon for the new chapel completed at the Timbercrest home in North Manchester. Rev. Russell Bolinger, a professor at Manchester college, was guest speaker. An all-day meeting was held with a lunch at noon. Those attending were Mrs. Lydia Morehouse, Mrs. Ray Ferverda, Mrs. Howard Kreider, Mrs. Elsie Weybright and Mrs. Russell Baker. Sunshine class has pot luck The Sunshine class held a pot luck dinner in the fellowship hall Sunday following morning services. The committee of arrangements was Mr. and Mrs. Glen Morehouse, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Darr, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Meek. After the meal Bruce Baker gave devotions “Trust and Obey,” reading from James 1:5, Romans 3:23 and Proverbs 3:5. Vere Wildman offered prayer. The business meeting was conducted by Max Shively. Other class members attending were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Baker and sons, Mrs. Robert Hurd and daughters, Elaine and Wesley Kilmer, Mr. and Mrs. Vere Wildman and sons, Mr. and Mrs. John Plank, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rapp and family, Mr. and Mrs. Max Shively, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Teeple and Jack and Norman and Eddie Vanlaningham. Guests were pastor and Mrs. Chad Woodburn, Ed Smith, Mrs. Lydia Morehouse, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Newcum, Mrs. Jesse Newcum of Jasper, Bill Newcum, Mrs. Inez Shively and Mrs. Elsie Weybright. COMMUNITY NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Dale Mock spent the week end with their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rick Montieth and children of Fort Wayne. On Sunday they called on Mrs. Mock’s aunt, Mrs. Martha Bozer of New Haven. She recently underwent eye surgery. Ryan and Rhonda Montieth returned to Milford with their grandparents to spend a few days. Mrs. Clara Fisher of Peru spent several days last week with her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Morehouse. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Newcum and Mrs. Jesse Newcum of Jasper spent the week end at the home of their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Newcum of Syracuse. Several from this vicinity attended the Mennonite relief sale held Saturday at the Goshen fairgrounds. Mrs. Edna Tom and Doris and Mrs. Emma Cripe spent several days with Mrs. Doris Niccum of North Manchester. Mrs. John Stookey and son John Wesley and Mrs. Fritz Kilmer spent several days visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ellis

Wildman of Tucson, Ariz. Gerald Grove was admitted to the Goshen hospital on Sunday evening. -NS-

Syracuse I Library

By MRS. OSCAR BJELLA The Syracuse public library is observing “National Employ the Handicap” week from October 7 through 13 with a talking book machine on display. A total of 44 children attended the Wednesday after school storyhour last week and appreciation was expressed by Mrs. Don Yeargain and children for the cookies for treats. This week, Wednesday (today), the movie will be a “Lad in the Lamp.” This is another 6!4 Gang movie. The October 10 storytime will feature the movie “Ben and Me” by Robert Lawson. This is the tale of a church mouse who wandered into Ben Franklin’s printing shop one day and helped Ben perform some of his most important experiments.

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Mrs. Yerger closed the installation by having the ladies form a friendship circle and sing the theme song for the past year, “Fill my Cup, Lord.” Mrs. Ted Grindle led in prayer, Mrs. Jack Elam presented Mrs. Yerger with a farewell gift prior to the family moving to Pennsylvania. The newly installed president presided over the business meeting. Theme for the year is, “Who Me? ” and the symbol is the key. Committee members were announced and Mrs. Nine closed the meeting. Sky diying team visits Robert Brindle Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brindle of Barbee Lake had as overnight guests recently Sgt. Jim Fowler, Sgt. Jim Kiniaid and their son, Sgt. Robert Brindle, all of the Fort Riley, Kan., sky diving team. They were performing for the governors in Mississippi and spent a week at Jonesboro, Ark.~ at a fair. They were en route to Marquette, Mich., where they were to perform at an awards presentation for the US Army ROTC program.

to THE EDITOR

Help! help!

Help! Help! Please, please straighten me All you civic minded groups, and give me a chance. For years you have driven past me day after day and have done Thanks a million (I hope), nothing to help me. Sad little tree

I am the first little tree in the Thornburg parking lot next to the real estate office. Long ago, some careless person pushed me over and left me to grow in this ugly position. I want to be straight and beautiful like my brothers and sisters along the drive.

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