The Mail-Journal, Volume 11, Number 33, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 September 1974 — Page 1

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VOLUME 11

K MB fl Fif B v JOr /Jr BLy* J&bxi' ■■ If r ’ aZ </ . i SET 1230,500 GOAL — The largest goal of the United Fund of Kosciusko county has been assumed by the volunteer leadership. Some of the 10*4 campaign leaders are pictured above. Front row. left to right: Glen lx>ng. major industries and employees division; Dick Messner, public and institutional employees; Thelma Mulcahy, campaign director; Mrs. Sam Mautner. Atwood chairman; Jo Ann Mosbaugh. arrangements chairman; Charles A. Ker. general chairman; Harold Filing, corporate employees disision; Don Frantz, selected prospects disision; Lyn Sasso, professional division; Mrs. Steve Heckman, publicity committee. In the back row. left to right are Stan Pequignot. United Fund president; Doug Anderson, service division; Larry Tucker, retail division; Mrs. Ginger Smith, telephone committee; Rick Snodgrass, campaign auditor; and Gerald Romine, southern communities. A 500 mile race theme has been selected for the kickoff today (Wednesday > at I:* pm., at the Wagon Wheel restaurant.

o / KICK-OFF SPEAKER — Howard S. Wilcox, vice president of the United States Auto club, will be featured speaker al the kick-off of the 1974 Kosciusko county United Fund. A sao-mile race theme has been selected for this year's drive. The kick-off dinner will be held tonight (Wednesday) at 6:30 p m at the Wagon Wheel in Warsaw. Wilcox's father has a wellknown name in 500-mile racing circles. His father won the 500mile race in 1919 and raced in every 500-mile event until his untimely death in 1923. The senior Wilcox was the first person ever to capture the pole position in the famous Indianapolis race. Prior to the time he won the pole position, driver's names were chosen by lottery for the number one position.

II I W « I 1 1 I** Ikk -*"•., 11 |k ’Mk — ' / AW I tefi Wfl ~’ Ji « "* A PLAN BRIDGE-A-THON — These Turkey Creek township residents met Friday night at the home of Betty Brammer oo Lake Wawasee to outline plans for a bridge-a-thon to raise hinds for the Kosciusko County Mental Health Association. From left seated are Mrs. Ralph Clingaman. who with her husband, seated right, are cochairmen of the event; Mrs. Brammer, township menial health chairman: and Rev. Marvin Jones, business chairman. Standing, at left, is Mrs. Tom Gerstner. industrial chairman; and Mrs. Ted Fairfield, executive director of the Mental Health Association. Other division leaders include Mrs. Chet Elder, club and organization chairman, and Mrs. Herman Detert, residential chairman.

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Bridge tourney for mental health A contract bridge tournament is scheduled for 1 pm. Sunday, Oct 13. at South Shore golf club in connection with the Turkey Creek township drive for funds for the Kosciusko County Mental Health Association Mr and Mrs Ralph Chngaman are special events chairmen for the drive and are in charge of the bridge tournament All interested bridge players are invited to enter the tournament There will be six rounds of play with cash prizes given to the highest scoring couples Only 72 entries can be honored, according to the Clingamans. so

I I would like lo enter the Contract Bridge Tournament to be [ held October 13.1974 at South Shore golf club, al 1p m. I Name My partner will be — I 1 enclose 15.90 contribution to the Mental Health I .Association. Checks to be made payable to the Mental Health J Association. Tax deductible. Mail to: Ralph Clingaman | R. 1 Box 223 I Syracuse. Ind. 46567 I 0 I I • *

Test wells at Milford fantastic' says drillers

Board president Dr T A. Miller told other members of the Milford town board he had talked with representatives of LayneNorthern last Friday and the test wells put down west of Milford are proving to be "fantastic". The town has been searching for some time for a site for new wells for the waler department. Layne-Northern representatives left a sample of the water drawn with Dr. Miller and are currently testing other samples They report a vast amount of water below the clay layer. Miller said the company representatives will supply the town with a full report as soon as it is available They did comment to Miller that they should be able to install a producing well at 85-90 feet. The clay layer is three feet and is down some 70-75 feet Miller reminded board members Norman Lovell and Mrs Bessie Sunthimer they would need to look for a site for the tower The tower will have to be located on the east side of town on a 100 by 100 foot lot. The present site is not large enough for the present standpipe and a tower too. Considerable discussion was held on the proposed charge of $4,000 for an operator’s manual for the sewage plant. The civil and sanitary engineering firm of Baxter and Woodman is currently in the process of putting the manual together Board members agreed they needed to investigate requirements for an operator’s license for the plant and were in full agreement that they should send street and water supennit is important to register early. Use the following form to enter Others on the committee include Mr and Mrs. Dale Allen. Mr and Mrs. William Wesner. Mr and Mrs Ron Silveus, Mr and Mrs. Stuart Walker and Dr. and Mrs. Arden Walgamuth

WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 11, 1974

tendent John Martin to schools for both operation of the sewage treatment plant and the water plant Miller reported to fellow board members the clay is in the ponds at the sewage treatment site and work there should be finished this month with the plant in operation before winter. Clerk-treasurer Harry Schultz reported he had checked on an ordinance prohibiting farm animals in town with the only ordinance being number 16. written in 1881. A complaint has been registered by townsman Glen Treesh at the last meeting and board members instructed the clerk to check for an ordinance.

GOLDEN RAZOR OPEN — David L. Shields of 701 S. Hun tington Si., Syracuse, has opened a new barbershop at that location. It is called the Golden Razor Barber and Styling Shop. He is married to the former Nancy Jo Koher of Syracuse and the father of a three-year-old son. Jeff. He is a 1967 graduate of North Webster high school and a 1972 graduate of the Indiana barber college. Indiana barber college school of hair styling and the Clairol institute of hair coloring. He was the Indiana barber college barber of the month in August of 1972 and also won the Summits laboratories gold award in hair straightening and relaxing. He is a member of the RK hair research division, the Lakeland Kiwanis. Syracuse VFW post. Saint Andrew 's United Methodist church and an active member of the Syracuse Masonic lodge. Cycle-car crash in Goshen Vehicles operated by Alfred Wilhquette. 29. r 2 Elkhart, and Paul J. Fish. 21, r 1 Milford, collided Saturday at 7:15 p m. at Main and Purl streets in Goshen Fish was reportedly southbound on Main street and had slowed for a right turn when WiUiquette attempted to pass the 1970 Fish Ford on the right side. Damage was listed at S3O to the cycle and $lO to the auto. 'A'ilhquette was treated at the scene for contusions on fingers of his left hand YALTA AGREEMENTS On Feb 11.1945, concluding a week-long conference, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin signed the Yalta agreements.

Mrs. Chris Schenkel regrets missing tours

Fran Schenkel of Lake Tippecanoe has had a number of inquiries concerning her absence at scheduled tours of the International Palace of Sports. Saturday. Aug. 31. She said, “due to a lack of communications" she was not notified of the scheduled tours and that she is sorry she missed anyone who might have wanted to make the tours with her However, she did point out that anyone who wanted to make the tours with her and receive any of her recipes of famous persons should address a letter to the

Four-Way Stop At previous meetings board members had discussed slowing traffic on Mam street by reducing the speed limit. At Monday s meeting member Lovell suggested they make the intersection of Main street and the Syracuse road a four-way stop. This, he said, would force people to slow down in order to stop Miller and Mrs. Sunthimer were in full agreement and a motion was made to propose an ordinance to cover the four-way stop. The town attorney will be contacted for the ordinance and once established the police department will be given instructions to strictly enforce the stop.

'Bill' Spurgeon re-elected WPOA head Wiley W. (“Bill”) Spurgeon was re-elected president of the Wawasee Property Owners Association at a meeting of the organization's board of directors Saturday. , Ron Silveus was re-elected vice president. Directors of the group also re-appointed Jack C. Vanderford as secretary-treasurer and Robert E. Reed as legal counsel, Spurgeon, a seasonal resident of Wawasee. is managing editor of The Muncie Star at Muncie. He is a former publisher of the Syracuse-Wawasee Journal. Silveus. a permanent lake resident, operates a Cromwell automobile agency. In other action, the board: — Heard a report from Meyer Maidenberg. membership development chairman.' that more than 50 new members had joined the association this year. — Heard that the lake water quality survey, in which the association is a cooperating sponsor with the Syracuse Lake Association, is proceeding according to schedule, under the direction of Marcia Shaffer, biology instructor at Wawasee Preparatory school. Hit and run in Milford over week end Timothy Stump of 505 W. First street. Milford, reported a hit and nm accident to the Milford police department on Simday. Stump had his car parked on the edge of the lawn in front of his home when it was struck by another vehicle sometime Saturday night or Sunday morning A total of SSOO was estimated to the left front fender and door of the 1965 Ford. The investigation into the accident continues. TORCHES STOLEN ON MILFORD JOB Two acetylene torches, valued at about SSOO. were stolen from the job site of The Mail-Journal plant at Milford one night last week They were the property of Kinder Construction Co. Milford police are investigating the theft

Counting House Bank at North Webster and that she would answer them personally. Mrs. Schenkel is the wife of well known ABC sportscaster Chris Schenkel. and has intimate knowledge of a number of sports figures that appear in the Palace of Sports in wax. A collector of recipes, she has a collection of favorite recipes of famous sports figures. An item appearing last week in this paper said Mrs. Schenkel would make the tours and give out printed recipes, and she regretted not making the tours.

■ ."1 .■■Am " v. i 1 A BF ■♦MI'JCRu ■M-RGENC4 Wl tfl ' B (B SEP VICE INC • I ■ u HE.AD EMERGENCY SERVICE — These 13 Milford area residents are spearheading a move for funds for an emergency service unit, standing in front of ambulance stretcher. From left, front are Mrs. Vernon Stutzman. Mrs. Chuck Bird. Mrs. Larry Vanlaningham. John Perry. Chuck Bird. Mrs. Dean Stumbo. Mrs. Tom Levernier. Max Evans and Roxanna Bird. In the back row from left are Tim Levernier. Chuck Berkeypile. Rick Vanlaningham and Tom Levernier. I

Set goal of $ 20,000 for Milford ambulance

A group of Milford area residents who have signed up for the arduous Emergency Medical Technical course, known as EMT. have set out to raise $20,000 for the purchase of a new fully equipped emergency ambulance, complete with two-way radio, and other ancillary equipment. The 13 represent various Milford organizations, and are working in the interest of emergency ambulance service for the Milford community. Since the Mishler funeral home announced last year that it had

Enrollment hits 3,268 — Lakeland board appeals to public on drinking problem

Members of the Lakeland school board are asking the public to cooperate with them to end the problem with alcoholic beverages that has been noticed at Wawasee high school football games this fall. Many empty beer and liquor bottles have been found on the grounds following the school s first two games this season Several persons have been subjected to encounters with persons who have had too much to drink and complaints are being lodged High school students have questioned principal Henry Smith about adults drinking on the grounds School policy is that any student caught smoking or drinking on school property receives an automatic three-day suspension Board members agreed at their meeting last night (Tuesday) the first step in correcting the problem should be an appeal to the public. They hope the appeal will be enough to gain public support in correcting the problem Persons noticed with alcoholic beverages in their possession or who are under the influence of alcohol may be asked to leave. A sign is to be made and posted on the gate stating the board s stand on alcoholic beverages A second appeal was made as to parking so the ambulance entrance is blocked as it was at the last game, forcing the ambulance to use the service road when making a run to the hospital Board members were told the area will be marked clearer to help insure an open drive, however, cooperation is also needed Enrollment Up Superintendent Don H. Arnold gave board members figures on enrollment as of September 10.

discontinued its ambulance service, the town of Milford has been left without any local ambulance service. Goal: $20,000 The goal is $20,000. according to John Perry, who is a leader in the movement and is also president of the Milford Area Development Council (MAD). He said letters would go out today (Wednesday) to all parties with 658 telephone numbers, seeking voluntary contributions to this cause. And if this failed in its purpose there would be a doorto door solicitation

Those figures show the total corporation enrollment is 3.268. an increase of 47 from 1973. There are a total of 227 students in kindergarten with 70 at Milford. 65 at North Webster and 92 in Syracuse First grade enrollment is 253 with 84 at Milford, 71 at North Webster and 98 at Syracuse Second grade enrollment is 201 with 63 at Milford. 60 at North Webster and 78 at Syracuse Third grade enrollment is 212 with 60 at Milford. 73 at North Webster and 79 at Syracuse. Fourth grade enrollment is 254 with 76 at Milford, 87 at North Webster and 91 at Syracuse Fifth grade enrollment is 266 with 78 at Milford. 86 at North Webster and 102 at Syracuse There are 10 primary special

Police continue search for attempted rapist

Indiana state police and county officers continue a search for a young man following an apparent rape attempt Monday night on the east side of Papakeechie Lake The victim of the assault told officers the front screen door of her mobile home was cut with a large knife by a white male, described as about 25. six foot, two inches, long blond hair, and mustache, who then unlocked the door and entered the residence. The woman, with her two children, was watching television at the time when the man entered and confronted the woman with a knife, at about 9 pm. The victim managed to elude the man. running from the mobile home to a neighbor for help. The man was last seen running from the home and an attempt continues to find the wouldbe

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The group, known as Milford Emergency Service. Inc., is also considering several communitywide events to raise funds. They hope to have the fund drive completed by October 1. All 13 members of the group are taking the 81-hour course of classroom study and practical work, which will include 16 hours of emergency room work in an area hospital The training is under the supervision of a practicing physician. Mr.. Perry pointecTout that the group is also seeking recruits to swell its ranks.

education students at Syracuse and 10 intermediate special education students Total elementary enrollment is 1.355 with 351. 442 and 560 enrolled in the three schools. The total junior high enrollment is 809 with sixth grade enrollments being 75-85-112 for a total of 272. Seventh grade enrollments are 77-84-104 for a total of 265 Eighth grade enrollments are 56-91-112 for a total of 260. There are 12 enrolled in the junior high special education classes at Syracuse. Building enrollments are 286 at Milford where the fifth grade is included m the total. 260 at North Webster and 341 at Syracuse. There are 1,018 enrolled at < Continued on page 3)

assailant. The woman sustained a minor cut to the arm in the episode *The children were not injured State trooper Michael Barnett and county officer Gerry Moser investigated: Actual Rape Trooper Barnett and detective sergeant Don Moody of the Ligonier post were investigating officers in a rape case nearly two weeks ago near the KosciuskoNoble county line road. The victim told officers she had just crossed the railroad tracks when a car drove along side telling her there was something wrong with her auto. As she left the vehicle to check, the man pulled a gun and forced her into his vehicle. The woman was then taken into the country where the rape occurred She was then released