The Mail-Journal, Volume 11, Number 44, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 November 1974 — Page 1

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Remember! Milford's New Emergency Number 658-4172

8-page pull-out in this issue Thii itiue of The Mail-Journal has an eighl-page pull-out section. calling attention to the Christmas bargains being offered by Syracuse retail merchants. It notes that Santa Claus will appear at the entrance of his workshop, in the Pickwick Place gaiebo at 12 noon Friday, coming in on a fire truck. Then, at 4:30 Friday evening, there will be a Christmas tree lighting, also in Pickwick Place. Barbee Conservation club carry-in held A carry-in supper and business meeting, keeping with the Thanksgiving theme, when 42 members of the Barbee Conservation club met recently. Frank Golden gave the invocation Stacy Davis. Jr., president, conducted the business meeting The club wiU hold the Christmas meeting December 17. Hosts for the evening were Mr and Mrs. Orval Miller, chairmen; Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Miller and Hester Felton.

Lilly executives gave to conservative campaigns

By RANDY FITZGERALD The Matt-Journal'* U»<hu»etoo Bureau WASHINGTON — Directors of the notion’s fourth largest foundation, the Lilly Endowment of Indianapolis. Ind., were generous campaign contributors this year, donating as in past years to conservative Republican candidates. Two Indiana candidates were recipients of al least $4,700 from

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Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE - WAWASEE JOURNAL (Etf. 1907)

PIE EATING CONTEST — Members of Milford's Cub Pack 47 met at the fire station Monday night for the first pack meeting of the 1*74-75 season. A pie eating contest was held. Winners from left are Rodney Vanlaningham, first, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vanlaningham; Robbie deSomer, second, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry deSomer; Steven Street, third, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Street; and Jerry deSomer, first in parents. deSomer is the new cub master at Milford. The Cubs meet the fourth Monday of each month for their pack meeting. The Cub Scout shown at the table eating his pie is Troy Stephenson

Tree lighting at Syracuse

The public is invited to attend the Christmas tree lighting ceremony which will take place at the Boy Scout cabin tn Syracuse on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 2 30 pm Mrs Dennis Bjella is in charge of the ceremony which is being

Richard Sisk is new Leesburg postmaster

Richard D Sisk has been appointed postmaster at Leesburg He replaces Clifford K. Smith who retired in September Sisk began his career with the Warsaw post office as a sub clerk in July of 1959 He advanced through a series of promotions to Arrest mode in Saturday accident A r 2 Syracuse man. Norman E Garber. 45. was arrested Saturday following a three-car collision on state road 13 and old road 8 resulting in 84.200 in damages Garber was cited for driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages and public intoxication County officers investigated setting damage at 82,000 to the Garber vehicle. 81,800 to a car operated by Daniel Gladieux, 23, r 4 Syracuse; and 8400 to a vehicle driven by Ronald Wilkinson. 38. Kimmell. No injuries were reported.

the directors. There is no way to accurately tabulate the amount of money given through committees such as the Indiana Republican State Central Committee. Executives and employees of Eli Lilly and Company, a large pharmaceutical company based in Indianapolis, also gave large amounts of money, most of it to the same candidates the foundation’s directors donated to. Eli

* * Santa Claus coming to Pickwick Place at noon rriday

sponsored by a joint project of the Syracuse Camp Fire Girls and the Boy Scouts. Carols will be sung and Rev. R. Dean Cooper, pastor of the Wawasee Heights Baptist church, will deliver a message on the real meaning of Christmas

superintendent of mails before being named postmaster at Leesburg He is a Warsaw high school graduate and is married to the former Arlene Ruth Cooper. The couple has three children, 11, 13 and 15. Railroad engineer reports car on track near Syracuse Late Friday night. Clifford Fike of r 4 Auburn, a Baltimore and Ohio railroad engineer, reported to Syracuse police on a run through Syracuse the week prior when he was forced to set his emergency brake due to a car on the crossing at South Main and Railroad avenue The engineer reported that at the last minute, a rider in the car jumped from the auto and ran north and at about the same time the car sped off and was last seen picking up the passenger A description of the auto was obtained and authorities are investigating

Lilly is one of the trustees of the endowment. which has his family's name and backing. Indianapolis Mayor Richard Lugar, who unsuccessfully challenged Sen. Birch Bayh. and incumbent Rep. William Hudnut. R-Indianapolis. who was also defeated, received the largest amounts of Lilly foundation and company executive money. Hudnut received at least $2,100 from foundation directors, in-

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1974

Glad to have you back, Jerry (AN EDITORIAL) If one were to write a phrase echoing the sentiments of the American people at the present time, it would probably be. “Glad to have you back, Jerry.” Jerry, of course, refers to President Gerald R. Ford. And being back refers to his recent Orient Express where he met with leaders of Japan. South Korea and Russia. No one would deny him this flight into the field of foreign policy, and there appears promise that it was a fruitful mission in the area of strategic arms limitations. He shouldn't have to be reminded, however, that there are pressing economic problems right here at home that command the immediate and pressing attention of our Commander in Chief. There is every indication that the country’s economy is in its worst condition since the Great Depression in the early 19305. Unemployment is becoming massive and it would appear to grow worse as the w inter season comes upon us. It will be a bleak Christmas season for a lot of Americans this year. It will grow worse as unemployment insurance checks are terminated. Our national economy seems to be geared to the automotive industry, and no one needs to be told of the plight of this industry. New. 1975 automobiles are just not selling in the showrooms of America, and this consumer malaise is reflected in other lines. If any single American can do anything about the country’s economy it would seem to be the President of the United States. And this is why the American people are glad to have President Ford back in the Oval Office of the White House. President Ford has the support of the American people to "do something” about the economy, and almost anything would be welcomed as a positive action. It is repeatedly said that he continues with former President Nixon’s old economic advisors, who continue to recommend policies that have brought us "stagflation” — inflation in times of a stagnant economy. Perhaps a bold new action is appropriate at this time. And if something isn’t done to stimulate the economy, we hesitate to think what will happen to a p&pie out of work, with personal bills mounting up. We believe the response of a disenchanted American people will not be as docile as it was in the Great Depression.

Thefts and vandalism continue at Syracuse

Dave Berghorn of North Webster reported to Syracuse police early Tuesday of a coil wire removed from his car parked in the 100 block of North Hixitington street in Syracuse during the evening. David F. Carr, r 4 Syracuse, reported at 11 ?10 a.m. Monday of his mailbox and three others in the area being torn down or Farmers meeting on retirement set for Dec. 4 An educational meeting on the subject of new developments enabling farmers to build funds for their retirement is scheduled for Wednesday evening. Dec 4. The meeting will begin at 7:30 pm at the county extension office in Warsaw. Jerry Hickman and Joe Streeter, Farm Bureau Insurance. Bob Gephart, Lake City Bank and John Elliott, First National Bank will conduct the meeting They will discuss the various alternatives now available to farmers due to passage of HR-2, referred to as the Keogh Bill, an amendment to the Self Employed Individuals Retirement Act. Farmers can now put additional funds aside for

cluding $l,lOO from Thomas H. Lake, who is also president of the Eli Lilly Co. At least another $2,725 was contributed by executives of the Lilly company in amounts ranging from SIOO- - In 1972. when Hudnut unseated then Democratic incumbent Andrew Jacobs, Lake donated SI,OOO to the campaign. Eh Lilly contributed $3,000. and two other endowment directors pitched in

damaged during the night. Merle Smith of SmithWalbridge camp, Bonar Lake, discovered the theft of a number of items at the camp sometime during the week end. Included in the missing articles was a stereo receiver, music equipment, calculator, radio, Sony stereo. Kodak camera and Cassette players. Stale officers are investigating. retirment purposes and enjoy tax favored treatment at the same time. All area farmers are welcome to attend. Swerves for, traffic and has accident County officers estimated damage at SBOO in a one-car crash Saturday as Lamar Halsey. 20, r 1 Qomwell, swerved his vehicle for an oncoming car which appeared to be crossing the center line as he drove east on Pickwick road near Syracuse. The Halsey car left the roadway ending up in a ditch, however, the driver was not injured.

$2,000 and $1,678. Hudnut lentil to Jacobs this fall. Lugar took in at least $2,600 from foundation directors and another $3,825 from Lilly employees in amounts from si:i!f> to SI,OOO. The president of the Lilly Endowment. Eugene Beestay of Indianapolis, contributed SI,OOO and another foundation director, Nicholas Noyes of Indianapolis, donated SI,OOO. The Lilly Endowment is the fourth largest foundation iini the

jI M Mm imF -Mr s r | Tfl ■ ""w /fl , #l*. W| THANKFULNESS FOR ALL AGES— Mrs. Margaret Stack and little Jennifer Baumgartner are shown above as they give thanks for their many blessings. Mrs. Stack, a resident of the Orn nursing home in Milford, is thankful for the health that she enjoys, for her church she is able to attend each Sunday morning and for the friends she has. Jennifer is three and at this young age is thankful for everything.

Everyone has something to be thankful for—- — Thanksgiving services to be held in all three communities — MILFORD — The community service will be held at the Milford United Methodist church tonight (Wednesday) at 7:30 p.m. Rev. David Widmoyer of the Island Chapel United Methodist church will be speaking. NORTH WEBSTER — The annual community service in North Webster will be held at 9 a m. Thursday at the Church of God. Rev. Phil Blake of Columbia City will be speaking. SYRACUSE — The Saint Andrew’s United Methodist church will be the site of the united service at Syracuse. Services there will be held at 7:30 p.m. this evening (Wednesday).

Heart of Lakes members make Christmas plans

Plans were completed for Santa's visits to North Webster, when the Heart of the Lakes Merchants Association met Monday evening, at Camelot Hall. Santa Claus will be downtown and in the Mid-Lakes Shopping Center on two Saturdays, Dec. 7 and 14. from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Installation of officers was changed from January 27 to January 20. at 7 p.m. with a dinner meeting, planned by the outgoing officers Officers reported the Halloween party a great success. Maurie Howe, president, thanked everyone for their help and asked for suggestions for the future Discussion was held on the turkey promotion held for

nation, with assets in excess of SSBO million, ranking behind the Rockefeller. Ford and Carnegie foundations. According to an authoritative book on foundations, “Who Rules America," directors of the Lilly Endowment are all well-known contributors to conservative causes. Their foundation helped found the National Foundation for Education in American Citizenship (NFEAC), which has heavily funded the ultra-

Thanksgiving Larry Kinsey told of the need for Christmas baskets for about six families The group discussed the project and decided to help. Richard Kierein approached the group on the idea of having a snowmobile and sporting show at Camelot hall, from 9-5, Saturday, Dec. 14. After discussion, Kierein will check to see how many members are interested in displaying merchandise. Mrs. Clar Broderick of r 1 North Webster, Welcome Wagon hostess, was a guest speaker, explaining the purpose and operation of Welcome Wagon. It was voted to write a letter of recommendation from the association, supporting the program in the lake area.

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The next meeting will be at 7 p.m., January 20, for installation of officers. Driver cited following accident Warsaw city patrolman John Lehman investigated a two-car collision early Saturday morning at the corner of new US 30 and old road 30. Vehicles involved were operated by Mrs. Linda A. Hunt, 30, r 7 Warsaw, and Robert L. Hall, 42, of Milford. Mrs. Hunt was cited following the accident for having no operator’s license. Damage was listed at S4O to the Hall auto and SBS to the Hunt car. SAVANNAH SETTLED Georgia was colonized as Gen. James Oglethorpe and 35 British families landed at Savannah on Feb. 12, 1733.

conservative political publication in Washington, D.C.— Human Events. The NFEAC has also received money from arch conservative millionaire H. L. Hunt’s Life Line Foundation. During the 1972 presidential campaign, Lilly Endowment directors donated heavily to Richard Nixon. But Eli Lilly an d his wife contributed $3,000 to conservative Rep. John Ashbrook’s abortive presidential primary challenge to Nixon. •

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