The Mail-Journal, Volume 10, Number 40, Milford, Kosciusko County, 31 October 1973 — Page 1

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VOLUME 10

Hospital groundbreaking set for Sunday, Nov. 4

Directors of the Kosciusko Community Hospital have set 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 4,1973, as the time of their official groundbreaking ceremony. The occasion will signal the start of construction on Kosciusko county’s new 113 bed medical facility. L. Milton Holmgrain, administrator, has announced that all citizens of Kosciusko county, and all media representatives are welcome at the ceremony. The site for the new $6.5 million hospital is at the intersection of Road 75 North and North Harrison street, on the northeast side of Warsaw. The entrance to the site is located approximately one block west of the intersection of North Parker street and US 30. The brief ceremony will indude remarks by Rev. Peter Echert of the First Presbyterian church; Robert Maish, president of the hospital’s board of directors; Jerry Helvey, president of the Kosciusko county hospital authority; and Dr. George Haymond representing the Kosciusko County Medical society. Construction of the facility climaxes a six-year effort and has been made possible by over $2.1 million in donations pledged by the citizens, companies and organizations of Kosciusko county. Court News Complaint Upon A Check State Bank of Syracuse vs Kosciusko Farm Bureau, Warsaw. Plaintiff demands judgment in the sum of $574.70, plus interest and costs of court action.

Wawasee SAE holds annual dressdown

The Wawasee Student Action for Education, formerly the FTA, held its annual fall dressdown last Tuesday in the high school cafeteria annex. Team competition was the first order of the evening with faculty members serving as captains of the teams. Teachers participating as guests of SAE were Mrs. Roberta Powers, Miss

■Hv / <v 4m r" Ik / kf'/ ' •»— < BM HHMMHMHHHMMMHMHMHHHIHMHHMMMi HOPE TO START BUS SERVICE — Lee Schrumpf, right in the above photo, is a member of the personnel department of Essex International, Inc., Ligonier, interviewing prospective employees at. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic church in Milford Monday with a view to starting a bus service to' and from the Ligonier plant. Applicants in the Syracuse area were interviewed Monday afternoon. In the photo with Mrs. Schrumpf are Mary Auterson of Warsaw, left, and Ada Miller, r 1 Milford.

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f r X ‘- 1 -1. r WOMEN AT WORK — Members of the Kosciusko Community Hospital, Inc., women’s auxiliary were caught by a Mail-Journal photographer mailing invitations to the groundbreaking services for the new hospital, to be held at the site in the northeast part of Warsaw at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The public is invited. From left are Mrs. Erwin Niemann, Mrs. Richard Calhan, Mrs. Howard Frantz, Mrs. Leßoy Schumaker, Mrs. Phil Oppenheim, Mrs. Milton Holmgrain, Mrs. James Rude, Mrs. Robert P. Wolfram and Mrs. Murlin Becher.

Examinations to be given for Syracuse post office positions

The United States Postal service has announced examinations to be given at South Bend for a substitute rural carrier of record and for a clerk and carrier position at the Syracuse post office. Application cards are available at the Syracuse office and additional information may be obtained from postmaster Avon Bushong.

Linda Henry, Bill Kitson, Bob Kitson, Phil Fawley and principal Henry Smith. After competing in such games as onion roll, rope bums, balloon bust, fractured pictures, song titles, apple bobbing, and threeleg sack races, the team captained by Miss Henry reigned winner. Team members were Gary Dean, Rhonda Graff, Kathy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national (rigin, sex, political affiliations or any other non-merit factor. Both positions require a written examination test taking three to four hours to complete and will be rated on a scale of 100, of which a score of at least 70 is required to be eligible (excluding credit for veteran preference.)

Kell, Sarah Coy and Mark Smith. Queen Highlight of the evening was the crowning of the fall dressdown queen. Contestants were judged on the ragged, comical outfits they wore and the answers given to ridiculous questions. Faculty members served as judges. (continued on page 4)

Warriors on the go for nine in a row

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1973

Saint Andrew's church choir has Halloween party Mr. and Mrs. Christian Koher of Syracuse were hosts Sunday night for 29 members and guests of the Saint Andrew’s United Methodist church choir for a Halloween costume party. The group had a scavenger hunt and participated in Halloween contests. Prizes were awarded to Joe Longenecker, Mrs. Betty Lawson and Vicki Jensen. Refreshments were served and a social hour held.

Brooks releases monthly report from JP court

Van Buren township justice of the peace James Brooks has released the following report for the month of October on fmes assessed in his court: James S. Bowen, 18, 202 Fifth street, Winona Lake, $29 for disregarding a stoplight Alvarado Cumecindo, 21, 407 14th street, Goshen, $29 for an unsafe start Thomas C. Stametz, 25, box 141 Syracuse;, $29 for disregarding a stop sign Dan E. Selanders, 21, 202 Center street, Ashley, Ohio, $29 for reckless driving William E. Crames, 33, r 3 box 244 Edwardsburg, Mich., $25 for improper lights Larry Kaiser, Milford, $22 for malicious trespassing Darwin Freeman, r 3 Syracuse, $22 for malicious trespassing Dale Freeman, r 3 Syracuse, $22 for malicious trespassing Jay Haab, r 2 Milford, $22 for malicious trespassing Larry K. Copelan, 124 W. E. Long drive, Syracuse, $49 for unreasonable speed Armando Garza, 30, r 1 box 420 Syracuse, $25 for muffler violation

High school drama club presenting three plays

The Wawasee high school drama dub, in a recent meeting to discuss ideas for the fall production, decided to present three one-act plays on Friday night, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. The committee selected to pick the plays was as follows: Alan Zerkel, sponsor; Joel Robbins, sponsor; Mike Grotz, Tim Hoppes, Cindy Hyndman and Kirk Prickett. The three productions selected were: “The Ant Bed”, to be directed by Hoppes; “The Trysting Place”, directed by Prickett; and “Wilbur’s Wild Night”, directed by Grotz. Recaps “The Ant Bed” is described as a whimsical comedy of jealousy and ants, and concerns a wife, husband, box of ants, two thieves and a lot of fun. “Wilbur’s Wild Night” is also a comedy centering around Wilbur, his parents, and his two sisters. Everyone in Wilbur’s family has problems and everyone complains loudly. They all learn a big lesson when Wilbur starts solving the problems the way they say they’d like them to be solved. A really funny contemporary play! “The Trysting Place” concerns what happens when people arrange to meet in a certain

Pop machine broken into at station Syracuse police continue investigation into a break-in of a pop machine at the Lakeland Standard station sometime last Wednesday night. Recovered nearby was the empty coin catcher of the machine. The theft was discovered and reported by Louis Franks on Thursday morning. No injuries in Goshen mishap No injuries were sustained in an accident Thursday afternoon as Carl M. Sawyer, 46, Syracuse, drove from a service station drive in Goshen and collided with a 1974 Oldsmobile operated by Scott Sherman, 19, Goshen. Sawyer reported his view was blocked by a truck. City officer Norman Cole set damage at $l6O to the Olds and 1967 Sawyer Pontiac.

Israel L. Hernandez, 23, box 227 Milford, $25 for no operator’s license Ewell Blanton, 24, box 561 Milford, $49 for unsafe vehicle, $49 for driving while suspended, $46 for failure to appear Delio DeLaFuente, Milford, $46 ‘ for disorderly conduct and $46 for assault and battery Arnold Garza, Milford, $46 for disorderly conduct, $46 for public intoxication and SSO for damages Michael W. Felkner, 16, r 1 Milford, $29 for disregarding a stoplight Larry Huff, 25, Second street, Ligonier, $25 for improper lane usage, $25 fa* failure to have car inspected and $46 for failure to appear Armando S. Garza, 30, r 1 box 420 Syracuse, $46 for malicious trespassing, $46 for disorderly conduct, $46 for public intoxication and $7.50 in damages Augustin P. Mata, Milford Hotel, $46 for malicious trespassing, $46 fa* public intoxication, $46 for disorderly conduct and $7.50 in damages Paul T. Rogers, 39, 110 North Union drive, Winona Lake, $29 for driving while suspended A total of $1,086 was collected this month.

corner of a hotel lobby. Since each of these people is in love, it is no wonder they say things they would quickly deny if they heard them played back on a tape recorder. But, it seems that their corner isn’t as secluded as they thought. A delightful comedy, written by Booth Tarkington, and set in the 19205. Vehicles collide Thursday afternoon Damages were estimated at S2OO in a two vehicle collision Thursday afternoon on county road 1100 north in Kosciusko county. Drivers of the autos were Helen E. Arthur, 47, r 3 Syracuse, and Carole Pohl, 29, r 2 Syracuse. County officer Ron Robinson investigated. SBSO damage in Sunday accident A two-car accident Sunday morning at CR 500 N and 750E involved Diana S. Long, 20, Leesburg, and Steve G. Myers, 20, r 6 Columbia City. County police Sgt. Ronald Robinson investigated and set damage to the Long car at $350 and to the Myers auto SSOO.

< w. *if ? il I I "w k j / ITW TT*... - ' W « DOWN SHE COMES — The young people of the North Webster United Methodist church are tearing down the old North Webster bank building since the Counting House Bank has moved into its new headquarters. All useable material will be taken to the church for a coming auction. Shown above in a photo taken by Devon Phelps are Don Irwin, Mike Richardson, Greg Irwin, Dick Leamon and Cap Pryor.

*1 million Barth drive-away slated

hi what is considered the largest single promotion in the automotive industry to date, $1 million worth of Barth Motor Homes, manufactured in Milford, will leave the Milford plant at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, in a caravan for Houston, Texas. The motor homes will be driven by the various Chevrolet dealers located in the Houston Chevrolet zone. Foyt, Schenkel Present At a party planned fa* 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12, at the Warsaw Holiday Inn, members of the press and other guests will have an opportunity to visit with Chris Schenkel, famous ABC sportscaster who makes his home at Lake Tippecanoe, and A. J. Foyt, an equally well known race driver, who will be one of the participants in the drive-away. General Motors and Barth executives will also be present at the dinner. At 1 o’clock on November 12 the regional manager and zone manager for the Houston area, along with all the participating Chevrolet dealers, will arrive at

r- >1 g - rwn ik 1 a ■ ■> - Bm ■'/* ♦ i; .<s w FIRE AT MILFORD SUNDAY — Members of the Milford volunteer fire department were called intoaction at 2:30 p.m. last Sunday when a fire was set in the large unoccupied building along the Big Four tracks on North James street. The building was formerly occupied by fertilizer companies. Fireman Phil Campbell said damages were not as extensive as they might seem as the fire was contained to the rafters under the roof and between the walls. Campbell stated evidence has been found in the building that the fire was deliberately set.

the South Bend airport in a chartered DC 9 aircraft, where they will be welcomed by Barth officials. Chartered buses will transport the group to the Milford plant to be joined by executives from the

Turkey Creek advisory board to meet at Syracuse town hall

Notice is given this week that the Turkey Creek township advisory board will be at the town hall, Syracuse, at 7:30 p.m. on November 14 to consider additional appropriation fa* extraordinary emergency existing Milford cyclist hurt in North Webster Juan J. Carvajal, 16, 110 Emeline St., Milford, was injured last week when his motorcycle dropped off the edge of the road and he lost control. The mishap occurred on SR 13 about two

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Chevrolet Division of General Motors and other visiting dignitaries. After a tour of the plant, the group will go to the Warsaw Holiday Inn for the dinner meeting.

at this time. The subject will be federal revenue sharing trust fund; an additional appropriation of $25,000 to provide for the rental and purchase of a new semitractor truck for the township fire department. miles north of North Webster. County police Capt. Roger Fellows investigated and reported the Carvajal boy received bruises to the shoulder and legs and was treated at the Goshen hospital and later released. Damage to the motorcycle was set at SIOO.