The Mail-Journal, Volume 10, Number 37, Milford, Kosciusko County, 10 October 1973 — Page 1

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VOLUME 10

Its their 169th store —

Hook's Drugs to open Syracuse store Oct. 18

Hook’s new drug store in Syracuse is scheduled to open for business on Thursday morning at 9 a.m. Located on Pickwick road, the bright spacious store is the firm’s seventh in Kosciusko county and is Hook’s 169th drug store. Hook’s new Syracuse store is designed for convenience, with free, front-door parking provided and hours that accommodate the most people — 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (closing time 9 on Sunday). Its more than 7,000 square feet of floor space is brimming with over 15,000 separate items of drug store merchandise, all displayed on low, easy-to-reach shelves. The wide spacious aisles and brilliant illumination make the store a bright, clutter-free atmosphere. The entire store is visible from any point, without center shelves higher than eyelevel. The focal point of the store is the prescription department. In 1972, 25 per cent of Hook’s total sales were from prescriptions, thus the motto, “Hook’s the Prescription People”, has evolved in the company’s advertising. The prescription department is stocked with fresh, date-coded drugs from the nation’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturers. The department is always staffed with a registered pharmacist, whose five years of specialized college training make him second only to your physician in importance to your health requirements. In addition to the prescription department, separate departments are provided for over-the-counter drug items, cosmetics, housewares, toys, house and garden supplies; also, pet and veterinary supplies, cameras, films, tobaccos and candy. Merchandise falling into the categories of stationery, school supplies, electrical needs,

Wflk .. 'Ak. A I a. ■ wmbbr ~.a. • '-*■***• ... HOOK’S HELICOPTER—The Hook’s Drug Company Bell Jet Ranger II five-place helicopter is becoming a familiar cite wherever there is a Hook’s drug store in Indiana. Recently the big bird has landed on the parking lot at the new Syracuse store, which is scheduled to open October 18. It landed here Friday with four company executives disembarking. From let, Harry Layne, assistant vice president, operations; John Neil, pilot; Doug Reeves, vice president, operations; and Tom Cunningham, assistant vice president, advertising.

Ray Yoder pays back taxes of Frog Annex under protest

“It’s blackmail.. . that’s what it is!” So said restaurateur and tavern owner Ray Yoder when he had to come up with $524.50 in delinquent property taxes before he could get a renewal of the twoway liquor license on his new Frog Annex, located on the east side of Lake Wawasee. The delinquent tax, it turns out, is no fault of the Yoders who thought they purchased their new property from Bill Hendrickson free and clear.

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Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 18M) and THE SYRACUSE - WAWASEE JOURNAL (Est. 1907)

educational and paperback bodes, greeting cards and party supplies, baby items, hardwares and other notions are also available. The firm feels the new Hook’s Drug Store is the finest and most modem drug store in this area, and reflects the confidence this company places in the solidarity and future financial prosperity in the Syracuse area. Hook's slogan, “first of all, drug stores”, is backed up by a foremost adherence to dependable prescription service. All units stock only merchandise commonly associated with a drug store. In keeping with this professional atmosphere, all stores are managed by registered pharmacists, who have been licensed by the state of Indiana, after completing a five-year college level course in pharmacy. Hook’s was founded in 1900 in Indianapolis and is one of the nation’s largest drug store chains, although operating stores only in the state of Indiana. It is the oldest chain in the nation under the same successive management and ownership. All but two of the stores currently in operation have been opened since 1956 and the majority of. these stores are less than 10 years old. In 1963, Hook’s moved into its $1.6 million service center in eastern Indianapolis and in 1972 completed a new 111,000 square foot addition to its distribution center, costing in excess of $l.O million. Hook’s was cited as Hoosier Company-of-the-Year. The award cited the firm above all drug chains in the nation for its “well-founded program of community service”. In March 1971, seventeen nationally known pharmaceutical manufacturers honored Hook’s for their contribution to pharmacy and the citizens of Indiana at the occasion

It all came to light last Monday when Mrs. Yoder appeared before the Kosciusko county alcoholic beverage board to ask for the license renewal. Mr. Yoder was in Evansville attending a convention, thinking his presence was not necessary for the transfer. Taxes Owed The taxes found delinquent were in the amount of $524.50, covering 1971 and 1972, payable in 1973. The place of business was known for years as The Guide. It

‘ AUGUST F. HOOK Board Chairman of their filling their 35 millionth prescription since 1900. The National Citizens for Decent Literature have consistently commended Hook’s for their traditional policy of selling only wholesome books and magazines. Hook’s has also been commended by the Federal Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs for its continuing program of dangerous drug abuse education. Hook’s are very proud of their record of community contributions in the cities in which their stores are located. One of their recent projects was providing for the installation of an authentic 1890 drug store and pharmacy museum at the Indiana state fairgrounds, in observance of the Indiana Sesquicentennial. The drug store

Reports theft at camp site

Paul R. West of Woodridge, 111., reported to Syracuse police Sunday of thefts at Lake View Camp Sites, Syracuse, totaling $609. The items were taken sometime during the past several weeks.

was sold to a Fort Wayne group and the name was changed to The Rhinelander, and given a German motif. Then Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hendrickson purchased the establishment and changed it to Bill’s Chalet. As the beverage board was considering the Frog Annex renewal, Katheryn Teel, Kosciusko county treasurer, entered the discussion to point out that there were taxes due on the place. Mrs. Teel admitted to an oversight in filing, and that the

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1973

fl NORMAN REEVES President has received nation-wide acclaim as one of the finest and most authentic restorations of its kind and was cited by Governor Roger Branigin as the most important and unusual contribution to the Indiana Sesquiecentennial. It is open at the state fairgrounds seven days a week from 11 in the morning to 5 p.m. Since opening on August 26, 1965, it has been viewed by more than a million people, representing every state in the Union and many foreign countries. In November 1967, Hook’s premiered a 52-minute color movie, a social history of Indiana. Narrated by the late Herb Shriner, the film was commissioned by Hook’s and is available free to schools and social organizations.

Included in the missing items were sleeping bags, mattresses, lamp, tent which was blue and yellow with a floor, two-burner stove, Coleman lantern, lawn chair, pillows, blanket, jugs, canopy and poles, dog chains, boat top and a fishing net. No injuries in two separate accidents No injuries were sustained in two separate auto mishaps last week involving Syracuse residents. State officers investigated a mishap at 6:10 Tuesday evening in a collision involving Susan A. Brouwer of r 3 Syracuse and William A. Rush, r 2 Syracuse, with damages totaling S4OO. The former was ticketed for driving left of center. The mishap occurred on the Syracuse-North Webster road. County officers investigated a one car mishap at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday when James C. deSomer, 22, r 2 Syracuse, lost control of his auto at the intersection of state road 13 and old state road 8 south of Syracuse, and crashed into a utility pole. Damage to the car was estimated at $250 with $l5O to the pole.

delinquency was never apparent until this time. She said it was her responsibility to recover the delinquent taxes. She told board members John Shively, Warren Rosbrugh and Earl C. Evans the only way to recover the delinquency was to assess it to the new owners, Mr. and Mrs. Yoder. This is the course the beverage board took, delaying the renewal of the license. It soon became apparent it was up to Yoder to recover his money from Hendrickson, a fete that could be difficult since he

Milford police report given for September The September police report for the town of Milford was released by town marshal Don Drake and is as follows: Miscellaneous calls — 111 Messages delivered —7 Arrests — 26 Title checks — 9 Accidents investigated — 5 Assisted other units — 3 Thefts —1 Burglaries —1 The police car was driven 1,237 miles during the month. S 2OO damages in rear-end collision Syracuse police estimated S2OO in damages in a two vehicle rear end collision on South Huntington street in Syracuse, 100 feet north of Pittsburgh street, at 5:20 p.m. Friday. No one was injured in the mishap. Involved were Gerald R. Hubartt, 17, r 4 Syracuse and driver of a 1973 Chevrolet, and Anita Petersen, 64 North Shore drive, Syracuse, driver of a 1972 Chevrolet. Hubartt reported stopping his southbound auto for a vehicle to turn left into the Standard Station and he was rammed from behind by the Petersen vehicle as the driver apparently failed to notice the vehicle was stopped in time to avoid the collision. Damage was set at $75 to the rear bumper of the Hubartt auto with $175 to the front end of the Petersen auto. In accident in Ligonier 3. Monday Arch Baumgartner of Milford was involved in a two-car accident at 7:45 p.m. Monday at the corner of Main and Second streets in Ligonier. He was driving a 1973 Chevrolet Impala north on Main street when a Jewel T Shopping Service truck, driven by James Reeve, 1913 Rosemont, Warsaw, came across Main street from the west striking the Baumgartner car. There were no personal injuries. ’ Damage to the Baumgartner car was $970.06, and an undetermined amount to the truck. WOODIE SLABAUGH HONORED SATURDAY Woodie Slabaugh of Nappanee was honored Saturday evening with a pot luck supper. The supper was in the Slabaugh home and honored his birthday. The following friends were present — Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Stump, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mac Fee and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Greenwait, Bourbon; Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Ganshorn, Etna Green; Mr. and Mrs. Emery Ganshorn, Michigan City; Mr. and Mrs. Howard McDonald and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller, Milford; and Mrs. Slabaugh. The evening was spent socially with the traditional birthday cake and ice cream being served at the close of the evening.

thought he bought the property free and clear. Yoder’s Dilemma Ray Yoder is known for making his displeasures known, and here it would appear he was venting a righteous indignation. The board told Mrs. Yoder it was her responsibility to collect the back taxes from Hendrickson, which Mrs. Yoder said she could not do since the entire deal was closed. Mr. Shively said it isn’t the board’s responsibility to track down taxpayers, but added that

Consider sewer cleaning, street sweeper purchase

The possibility of having a Fort Wayne firm clean the sewers in the town of Milford and the purchase of a street sweeper were discussed by Milford town board members Monday night. Terry O’Brian of Wabash was present to show photos of a street sweeper which is being traded-in by the city of Portage. It is a 1966 or 1967 model and will be sold for $3,800. A new street sweeper would cost the town $16,000 to $21,000. Street and water commissioner John Martin went with O’Brian on Tuesday to look at the sweeper. Ed Ousnamu of Sewer Tech, Inc., Fort Wayne, presented a proposal to the board on the cleaning of the town’s sewer system with high power water pressure. He said the cost for cleaning is S4O per hour if dipped by hand or SSO per hour if power is used with a $260 minimum. There is no move-in or move-out charges. He also said he has a service of smoking and using TV which helps to find holes in sewers if the board would be interested in such a project. A rodder, like the one Milford has, is good for cutting out roots but does not do too much to remove the dirt which builds up in the bottom. The town currently has approximately 18,000 feet of sewer lines with tile running from eight inches to 24 inches. When asked for an approximate estimate on what it would cost to dean Milford’s sewers Ousnamu said SB,OOO. He also suggested the town of Milford do like other towns and spread the project over a number of years with different parts of the sewer being cleaned each year. Board members will meet in special session within the next week to discuss funds for the above projects and whether or not they want to do either or both of them. Engineer Reports The town’s resident engineer was present at the meeting to discuss the sewer treatment facility construction. Carl Wiley said Knapp and Yates arrived at the site on Monday and 600 feet of force main were laid on that day. He said there were some questions on the shape of the lagoons and the general contractor was presently debating about which sealer, should be used. Discussions were also held on paying for winter wheat which has been planted in the access area to the project. The wheat lost in the one-tenth to one-fifth acre area involved will be payed for. • . In other business before the board, street and water • commissioner Martin was given permission to purchase studded snow tires and an extra set of rims for the town truck. He reported the furnace at the town garage was in need of repair and would be looked at this week by an area firm. New Assistant Town marshal Don Drake asked board members for permission to use Louis Mediano as a volunteer policeman for the town. Mediano is interested in police work and served as an MP in the marine corps. He is currently employed at a Syracuse factory. (continued on page 14)

“the Yoders won’t be held responsible for this.” Yoder appeared at the courthouse on Tuesday and paid the delinquent taxes, but under heavy protest. He said he felt the taxes were not his to pay. Following the operation of the establishment by Bill Hendrickson, it was leased to Barbara Midget, but she is in no way responsible for its property taxes. Meanwhile, the Frog Annex appears to be doing a thriving business under its new owners.

OPEN KCH BIDS — At the 2 p.m. Tuesday opening of bids for construction of the new Kosciusko Community Hospital are principle figures shown here from left: Jerry Ellis of the architectural firm of Fleck, Burkhart, Shropshire, Boots and Reed; hospital administrator L. Milton Holmgrain; Tom Hickey of the architectural firm; and Robert Maish, KCH president.

Active bidding for hospital contracts

Bidding was active yesterday (Tuesday) for the contracts which will be let for the new Kosciusko Community Hospital. The bids were opened at 2 p.m. at the REMC building in Warsaw with 65 persons in attendance. Bids were submitted by nine general contractors, seven

Kick-off for United Fund held last Tuesday at Milford

A kick-off morning coffee was held Tuesday, Oct. 2, at the home of Mrs. T. A. Miller, Milford, chairperson for the United Fund. Bill Kempf, fund raiser, was in attendance to answer questions and offer suggestions. Ladies who will be assisting with the drive are: Mrs. Arlo Beiswanger, Mrs. Glenn Treesh,

Day care center minus funding

The newly created Lakeland Day Care center at Syracuse will be without an anticipated $15,000 in funds according to a notification this past week. The funds were to have come from Turkey Creek township trustee Joseph Shewmon for assistance in starting and running of the center and would have been a portion of the township’s revenue sharing funds. The care center, under director Mrs. Steve Hearn, charges fees for each child based on parent ability to pay and number of dependent persons in the family, etc. According to the director, the center must survive for one year on fees collected and donations before United Fund will assist, or state and federal grants could be made available. The care center is located at Calvary United Methodist church Jeffrey Dippons honored at dinner A dinner, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Dippon, was held Saturday evening in the Delbert Dippon home on r 1 Milford. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Searfoss, Mrs. Pauline Treadway, Miss Sandi Searfoss and Guy Bill Fisher, all of Syracuse. Sunday evening guests in the Dippon home were Mr. and Mrs. Brent Barnes of the Grissom air force base at Peru. ERODES ONE’S SOUL, WARPS ONE’S PERSONALITY Envy and jealousy erode one’s soul and warp one’s personality.

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mechanical contractors, four electrical contractors, four food service equipment suppliers and two laundry equipment manufacturers. The bids are now being reviewed by the architects and the KCH board of directors. It is anticipated that contracts will be awarded in the very near future.

Mrs. Gordon Rhodes, Mrs. Oliver Replogle, Mrs. Vernon Stutzman and Mrs. Bill Little. Since the theory of the United Fund is to reach people at their place of employment there will be no door to door solicitation. Anyone who is not contacted at their place of employment or who wishes to contribute should contact any of the above ladies.

south of Syracuse. Shewmon, with SBO,OOO for the township to date, received a letter this past week that there is no statutory authority for this expenditure. The notification came from the state board of tax commissioners. Shewmon has not, to date, announced any further plans for spending of revenue monies. I' • ’ i wlpj INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS MANAGER — Stanford L. Thompson, 29, is the new industrial relations manager at the Syracuse Weatherhead Co. plant, assuming his new post October 1. Thompson comes here from Greenville, Pa., and is looking for a place to live in the area. He and his wife Theresa have a four-year-old daughter Beth Ann.