The Mail-Journal, Volume 11, Number 3, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 February 1974 — Page 1

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Lakeland board approves bus bids

Members of the Lakeland school board met Tuesday night and approved the bid of Cutter Chevrolet, for school bus chassis for the coming year. The $20,912 bid for four chassis was the second low bid received. W and W International of Warsaw was the low bidder with $20,246. C. S Myers Ford of Milford bid $21,228 and Stahly Stillson of Nappanee bid $21,404 Business manager Marion Lantz.said the reason he was recommending the Chevrolet bid is because Lakeland's fleet is made up of Chevrolets and Fords and in keeping with one of these models current parts and supplies can be used It will also cost less during the eight years the bus is expected to be used if it does not have to be transported to another community for warranty. The transportation charges on each unit on a Thomas body will be S3OB 40 The board also accepted the bid of Kerlin Motors, Silver Lake, for Thomas bodies thru a co-op bid of the NEISC in an amount of $20,068 less trade-in of $5,280 for a total of $14,788 Attendance Up Superintendent Don H Arnold reported on the attendance in the schools He said last Wednesday when the schools were closed

SOUTH AMERICA — Second In A Series Visit to famed Sugar Loaf gives full view of Rio

By ARCH AND DELLA BAUMGARTNER RIO DE JANEIRO. Brazil South America, Monday. Jan. 28. 1974 — “Brazil is the number one friend of the United States ’ 1 This encouraging international appraisal came from Jacques Levy, our guide in Rio de Janeiro, yesterday almost as an aside to the formal grist of information he gives out along the tour route From the way we Americans have been treated during our brief stay here in Rio, there is ample evidence to think Jacques » correct. We are making our fourth overseas trip with members of the National Newspaper .■• - '

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there was an over all absenteeism. of 25 per cent with the various schools reporting from 17 to 34 per cent absent . On Monday me corporation figure was down to 17 per cent with schools being from 14 to 22 per cent and Tuesday the corporation total was down to 11 per cent with schools reporting from eight to 14 per cent Arnold aksed the board to raise the cost of driver training charges for summer school During the past several years the school has charged $lO even though it could be charging S4O under slate regulations. Arnold suggested the board raise this to S2O with the final decision being that the rate should be $25 Arnold said the fee covers instruction. gas. controls for the cars, repairs, materials, films, etc. The remainder of the expenses is covered by state reimbursement and by tax monies .Arnold also asked for and received permission to raise the charge for using a school bus from 10 cents per mile plus driver costs to 15 cents Presently the corporation has a limit of 50 miles on bus trips with the only exception being those athletic events which were contracted prior to the energy crisis It was decided to keep this policy in

Association on a study mission, and Rio is but the first leg of what appears to be a highly interesting three-week tour. Friend MILS. Actually. Jacques is right: there is a long friendship between the United States and Brazil. President Kennedy made a valiant effort to further that friendship with his Alliance for Progress in the early 1960 s What real effect this Alliance had we are in no position to assess. But one thing is wire: Brazil is having a real economic boom, as high as eight and nine per cent per year, vi our party who were here seven years

force Bids were let during the evening for custodial and classroom supplies. Lakeland receives art grant The Indiana State Arts Commission has voted approval of a $250 grant to the Lakeland Community School Corporation for a children's theater project. As a result of this grant and additional funds being provided by the schools, students in grades three, four and five will have the opportunity to see on stage at Wawasee high school, the hit musical play for children, •Pocahontas.” The musical will be presented Friday. Feb. 15, at 9:30 a m. This program is supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts in Washington, D C., a federal agency, and the Indiana Arts Canmission, a state agency. The commission provides aid fa a wide variety of programs and services in the perfaming, visual and literary arts, available to community groups and aganizations throughout the state. Fa further information on how this agency can contribute to the cultural growth of the community, write to: Indiana Arts Commission. Suite 707 15 East .Washington street. Indianapolis. Ind 46204

ago contend that this is the big story in Brazil. Brazil is a multi-faceted country of three and a third million square miles, with 4.500 miles of shore line along the Atlantic Ocean. It has over a hundred million people, and stretches from the fertile lands along the Amazon River in the north to the Uruguay border in the south. Only the USSR, the People s Republic of China, Canada and the United States have larger land areas. ■ At the present time Brazil is a military Republic- and the governtnent to . stalsl^*. which accounts for the economic ~ . ........... .....

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1974

Hickory's license revoked State excise men were in Milford on Tuesday afternoon to pick up the alcoholic beverage permit of the Hickory Lounge. While the permit was not turned over to the excise officers it is non-the-less revoked. Excise officers stated an alcoholic beverage permit is like a driver s license, it is a privilege, not a right and can be revoked by the Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The revocation, finding and judgment read as follows: “Pursuant to due and legal notice given Hickory Lounge, Inc. a holder of a 112 (beer and wine) permit, of a hearing to suspend said permit and-or fine the holder thereof for alleged violations of the Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Laws and Regulations, oral and written testimony was introduced before the Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Commission. “ ’The evidence in this case disclosed that this permittee did violate the Alcoholic Beverage Act. in this, to-wit: “Exhibition dancing “Making physical changes in permanent premises without approval "Presence of nude dancers “It is. therefore, considered and adjudged by the Alcoholic Beverage Commission that the permit of Hickory Lounge. Inc., being a 112 permit, be, and the same is hereby revoked from 7 a m. February 12. 1974, during which period of revocation said permit holder shall not sell, dispense or give away any alcoholic beverages . . .’’ The order is signed by A. R. Robinson, executive secretary. Orders carried by the excise men — officers Max Milks and Mark Ruch and Sgt. James Vanderpool of the excise state police. Fort Wayne divisicti — stated the permit had been revoked and instructed the officers to pick up same and mail it to general headquarters. They were also instructed to call on the permittee to ascertain if he is closing business as ordered and stated he had already been mailed a letter of instruction. When excise men entered the Hickory Lounge the barroom was locked, however, the south side was open with noon lunches being served and a topless dancer providing entertainment.

Judge Arthur A. Osburn moves to North Webster

Judge Arthur A. Osburn, retired, formerly of Marion has now moved to North Webster where he is engaged in the practice of law on a limited scale. He is a graduate of Marion high school with the class of 1930. He received his A. B. degree in political science from Indiana university in 1934 and his LL.B, in 1936. Judge Osburn served in the U.S. Naval reserve during World War II and retired with a permanent rank of lieutenantcommander. He was elected judge of the Grant superior court for six consecutive terms serving from

Sunday liquor permit is qiven Frog Tavern, Inc.

Members of the Kosciusko county alcoholic beverage commission, at a meeting last week, approved a Sunday liqua permit fa Frog Tavern, Inc., at Syracuse The decision for the permit, apparently derived in an executive session prior to a scheduled meeting, was unanimous among commission members There were five remonstrators from the Syracuse and Milford areas asking denial of the permit. Those persons protesting included Rev Jack Farrell, pasta of the Syracuse Church of the Brethren; Kenneth Haney of Milford; Kathryn Clayton of

growth in no small part. Educational Strides Our guide told us Brazil has made great educational strides. “Four years ago we had TO per cent illiteracy in our country,” he said, “and now it is down to 14 per 'em. We hope it is as low as 10 per cent in 1982. “ From what we could see, there appears to be plenty of things to buy in the shops we have visited, and the people seem to have the money with which to buy them. Most people live in apartments, inasmuch as land is hilly and building sites as we know them at home are practically nonexistent. AS everywhere else in the

IWI to 1972. Served as most worshipful grand master of masons, 1963-64. Vice-president of national conference of grand masters. 1964. He received 33d degree September 30, 1964 and was the first member of the DeMolay to serve as grand master in Indiana. He is a member of the First United Methodist church. He is married to the former Virginia Kimmell and they are parents of two children. Their son Richard is with the space agency in Texas. He founded the North Webster Ski-Bees and won national championship for men in 1973 for tricks water skiing.

Winona Lake; Mrs. Robert Eberhardt of the Winona Lake and Kosciusko county WCTU Union); and Mrs. Glenn Morehouse of the MilfordSyracuse WCTU. Under fire at the meeting was the granting of the permit while in an executive session. The Sunday permit can be granted persons applying when doing more than SIOO,OOO worth of business in a year with at least half of this in food sales, of which members said the tavern qualified. The Kale Island Beacon was permitted the Sunday sale sometime ago after the law became effective.

world, there is a strong urbanization in Brazil, and Rio de Janeiro is burgeoning with people. This is causing building problems, sewage problems, and the large assortment of problems that go with city congestion But Sao Paulo, several hundred miles to the southwest, is the real industrial capital of Brazil. It is here where the factories are located, we have been told. Sorry, but we won't be going to Sao Paulo. The cars on the streets that we have seen are small, compact cars. And why not? Not only is parting a problem, but gasoline is 81 per gallon This is enough to discourage anyone from buying a

OK given to clean Milford's sewers

Final approval has been given to Ed Ousnamu of Sewer Tech., Inc., Fort Wayne to clean out Milford’s main sewer. The approval came at the board’s regular meeting Monday night. Ed Ousnamu appeared before the board at its January meeting to report on the large number of roots found in the town's 24-inch sewer which runs down Emeline street. He said at that time the sewer did not have the capacity of a 10-inch sewer. Ousnamu was asked to give the board an estimate on what it would cost to clean the roots from the sewer x Later in the month Ousnamu returned to Milford to photograph the roots in the sewer and showed them to board members. He also gave an estimated cost of between $3,000 and $5,000. Board president Dr. T. A. Miller said the photos show the sewers are almost completely blocked. Former street and water commissioner Marion Deeter was present to question the board as to why the town can’t do the work as it has in the past. Dr. Miller said you can't get thru the roots with the town’s equipment and it is cheaper to have the job done commercially. Town board member Norman Lovell asked Deeter about the last time he cleaned the sewers. Deeter said it would have been the last year he worked for the town. This was in 1968. Miller said he had checked with others and both money and timewise the town would be ahead to have the job done by professionals than to try and keep them cleaned out. Approval was given. A written contract is to be supplied before Ousnamu's crew begins work in one or two weeks. It is hoped the work can be completed before the spring thaw. New Attorney Board members gave their official approval to appointing Rex Reed as town attorney since William I. Garrard has become a judge and is no longer serving as a lawyer. Board members had met with Reed after their January meeting.

JUNK CAR COMPACTOR COMING TO SYRACUSE Syracuse police chief Dale Sparklin said this week that Sam Swedarsky of Syracuse Iron and Metal Co., Boston street, Syracuse, is bringing a compactor to town to dispose of junk cars in the area. Persons are urged to contact him. or the Syracuse police, so it will be know n how many cars will be on hand for the project. If individuals are unable to bring their old vehicles to the Boston street address, they will be picked up by Swedarsky. All individuals with junk cars sitting, are urged to participate in this clean-up project which should take place within the next several weeks.

large car. The biggest seller in Brazil is the Volkswagen, made at the company's huge plant at Sao Paulo. Then there are the small Fords. Chevrolets and Dodges. It makes one wonder if these U.S.based companies can make small cars abroad, why can’t they also produce them at home. But this most certainly is on the way. Visit Sugar Loaf Yesterday, Sunday, we had a magnificent tour of the sites in Rio We visited the Ipanema section, and of course we were on the lookout for the “Girl From Ipanema.” Later we visited the Rio War Memorial building and Arch and Dr.

Reed presented a contract from Baxter and Woodman for services on the sanitary sewer system which is currently being planned for the town. It is hoped a federal grant, like the one obtained for the sewage treatment facility, can be obtained for this $1.4 million plus project. Sewage Rates Board members also met with Hershel Umbaugh to discuss sewage rates which must be put into effect before the sewage treatment facilities can be put into use. Deeter questioned the board as to whether the charge would be made for only those residents in town who are served by the sewer. This and other problems are being resolved by Umbaugh and will be discussed at a workshop type meeting to be held on February 25 to establish sewage rates and draw’ up a sewage use ordinance. These will then be approved at the March meeting of the board, published as required by law and a public meeting held. In other business before the board Reed said he was still trying to reach Robert Hepler, attorney for the remonstrators of the proposed annexation to set up a meeting. The board will try and meet with Hepler and representatives of the remonstrance group on February 25. Board member Bessie Sunthimer said she had had- calls about the junk cars in town.

Barry L. Davis killed in accident' near Shoe Lake

Barry L. Davis, 19. r 1 Warsaw, was killed in a head-on collision on the Armstrong road two miles east of Oswego near Shoe Lake Sunday night. The accident occurred at 6:55 p.m. and Davis died at the Murphy Medical Center 15 minutes later of chest and internal injuries. John Berntson, 20, r 1 Leesburg, a passenger in the Davis auto, was admitted to the Murphy Medical Center for treatment of facial lacerations. He is listed in satisfactory condition. Randall K. Gillenwater, 27, r 1 Nath Webster, driver of a pickup truck which was also involved in the accident, was not injured. Gillenwater told investigating officers a car was parked on the north berm of the road. When he approached he applied the brakes on his truck because of the oncoming Davis car. State troopers Donald Sand and Clyde Wainscott said the truck skidded on the snow covered pavement into the path of the car and both vehicles collided head-on. Damages of $750 were listed to the Davis auto and SBOO to the Gillenwater pick-up Services Today Funeral services fa young Davis will be held at 1 p m. today (Wednesday) in the Harris-

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Miller said town marshal Don Drake was working on same and hopefully something could be done about them in the near future. The board asked Syracuse clerk-treasurer Mrs. Betty Dust, who was present at the meeting, how Syracuse controlled junk cars. She said they have an ordinance. It was also noted a compactor would be in Syracuse within the next week or so to help with a clean-up project there. It was also decided to contact the town’s fire chief Harold « Kaiser and the state fire marshal to see what can be done about conditions of several buildings in town. Mrs. Sunthimer will contact chief Kaiser. Jaycees Present Five members of the proposed Jaycees which is in the process of being organized in Milford were present at the meeting — Charles Bird. Randall Clouse, Stan Price, Marvin Miller and Rick Vanlaningham. Wawasee burglary County officers continued investigation into another Wawasee burglary last week at the Joe Vanderfleet residence on r 2. Taken were a portable television set, a tape player and speakers, a freezer chest full of meat and a case of alcoholic beverages.

BARRY L. DAVIS Troxel funeral hone at Nath Webster. Rev, John Weeks will officiate and burial will be in the Nath Webster cemetery, Mock addition Barry Lynn Davis was born on July 16. 1954 in Vallejo, Calif., to Stacey E. Davis, Jr., and lona R. (Hartleroad) Davis. The family has lived in Kosciusko county fa the past seven years. A 1972 graduate of Wawasee high school where he was a member of the swimming and tennis teams, he was an employee of. Washington Products, Knapp Lake. Surviving are the parents; the paternal grandfather, Stacey Davis, Sr., of Old Town, Fla.; and two sisters. Roxanna and Jill, both at home.

Rollo, Mo., were forbidden entry because they were wearing shorts. This evoked a big laugh from others in the group, and was the cause for some picture taking. The real thrill, however, was our visit to the celebrated Sugar Loaf, a lofty granite jut out of the ocean some 1,400 feet above sea level. One gets there by two cable cars. One cable car takes its passengers to a halfway mark, and the other goes up to the top. Visiting Sugar Loaf is a real “must” for anyone visiting Rio for the first time. The real thrill of it all is the absolutely (Continued on page 4)

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