The Mail-Journal, Volume 12, Number 30, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 August 1975 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., Aug. 20,1975

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WAWASEE VILLAGE

taiziNJOj; around /OSMO Wl Ry ’ Mazie Alexander, the quiet, efficient former Kosciusko county recorder • (1967-74), was pleased to learn Friday that she was appointed a commodity control investigator with the Indiana Department of Pubhc Instruction Her new duties began with a training program Monday morning. Her appointment came through Dr. Harold H. Nagley. and concerns itself with the school lunch program in a 15county area. Our good neighbors in Cromwell are one of the first communities to hold a Bicentennial celebration, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Aug 23 and 24 It begins Saturday noon with a flag dedication ceremony at the parking lot. followed by centennial movies from 1 to 3. At 4 p.m. an Ox roast is scheduled and an ice cream social at 5:3*. More centennial movies from 5 until 7. At dark there will be outdoor movies, then a dance at the city parking lot from 9 to 12. .Another Ox roast on Sunday begins at 16:38 am., with more centennial movies from 11:36 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The big parade, featuring among other things antique cars, will step off at 2:30 p.m. A bike decorating contest at 3: IS p.m., followed by a Mizpah Mounted Patrol performance at 3:30 p.m. Among other sorted events will be various booths, kiddie rides, games, art exhibits, with softball games on both days of the affair. Tall, handsome Max Ganshorn was spotted one day last week pumping his own gas at a Milford service station. A smiling farmer drove by tn

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his pick-up, and we wondered why the big smile until we looked at bis bumper sticker: It said. “Farming is everyone’s bread and butter.” Eighty-year-old Tom Bailey of Venice, Fla., is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Bob H. Justus, Sr., r 1 Syracuse, and his granddaughter, Debra Bailey. His hosts observed his birthday Friday by taking him out to dinner at a popular Syracuse restaurant. Jack DeHaven, well known Fort Wayne Chevrolet dealer, has a soft spot in his heart, especially when it comes to showing a bunch of orphan boys a good time. This was apparent Saturday when such a group had lunch at his Lake Wawasee cottage following a fishing excursion with members of the Summit City Bassmen's club. Jack said, “To see a youngster pull in his first fish and get a glimpse of a wide smile on those boys’ faces, almost brings tears to your eyes." It’s been pretty well established that Glenn Miller and his band did play Waco, the dance hall on the south shore of Wawasee. and the date may have been in 1938. 1939 or 1940 Or he may have been here more than once. The Miller band was one of the most popular in the nation for hotel engagements and one-night stands from the early 1930 s until World War 11. Miller was lost at sea in IM4. serving in the army. Curiosity over Miller's local appearances was aroused when Wiley (Bill) Spurgeon, former Journal publisher and now editor of The Muncie Star, earlier this year wrote a 101-point “Wawasee Trivia Quiz” which he’s been trying out on friends and other longtime Wawasee residents. Spurgeon said his Miller “sources” had been unable to determine if Glenn played Waco. Last week in this column he appealed for help from those who might hhve actually heard Miller play here, and at least three stepped forward. One said he attended a Miller engagement in 1940 at Waco, and he knew it was 1940 “because the man said he was then IS and someone older than he had to do the driving." .Another current South Shore resident says he remembers Miller being here about the same time. “Most convincing evidence,” Bill says, “came in a phone call from Rose Rapp of Papakeechie. She said she was working in Pel Clayton’s Wawasee Restaurant (where the license branch is now located) in the late 30s when Miller was here, and though she didn't get to Waco to see and hear him. he was in the restaurant and she remembers selling him a pack of cigarettes ” Spurgeon said Miller apparently played Waco before Indiana 13 was rebuilt away from the lake in 1941, because

“everyone says cars were parked for blocks along Old 13,” when it was the main road. As to Spurgeon’s other query, concerning the establishment of the Wawasee Golf chib, “most everyone I’ve talked to still thinks it was done by. the late Frank Remy.” Spurgeon said one North Shore Wawasee neighbor recalls caddying the course in the mid-teens “while still a kid" and that party is sure it was Remy. “But,” Bill adds, “I’ve been given a couple of people to call and will chase it down." Mrs. Valeria Hughes, 206 East Boston St, confirmed that her son LaMar, for the past three years an employee of Mutual of Omaha, just passed his exam as a certified financial analyst. Maurie, a 1957 SHS graduate, has a bright future ahead of him in the financial world. Unseat 2— . (Continued from page 1) defeated by James Tranter, 22 to 39 votes Myrick is an appointed member of the board, an employee of the Weatherhead Company and a volunteer fireman, who resides at 418 South Harrison street. Tranter is a resident of 219 South Lake street and a Ligonier printing company executive. In the third ward, vacant since last summer. Cliff Nicodemus was nominated without opposition. Marion (“Doc”) Miller filled that seat until he resigned. Nicodemus is an employee of the Sea Nymph boat manufacturing company in Syracuse and a volunteer fireman. The second contest developed in the fifth ward, where another board member, Loren O Knispel, was unseated by John Cripe, a political newcomer, with 12 votes for Knispel and 51 for Cripe. Knispel, an employee at Vega Homes and resident of r 4, was appointed to the board. Cripe works for Goshen Rubber and is a resident of r 1. The vote in the two contests was by paper ballot. Other members of the town’s Republican committee besides Sharp are: Mrs. Carl Myrick, vice chairman; Mrs. Frank Stefanski, secretary; and Bruce Grindle, treasurer. The Republican party platform for the town of Syracuse is as follows: 1. Continue our efforts to provide sewer and water for all town residents. 2. Continue our program of resurfacing and upgrading the streets in town. 3. Continue to upgrade the police, street and fire departments 4. Continue to keep the tax rate in the community at a low level. 5. The Republican party of the town of Syracuse does not advocate any of the doctrines prohibited by an act concerning political parties and prohibiting certain parties from appearing on or having the names of their candidates printed on the ballot used at elections. “This provision is mandatory by state law." FIREMEN RESPOND TO FALSE ALARM The Syracuse fire department responded to a false alarm Tuesday morning at the Eli Lilly estate on Warner road. The alarm was due to a possible malfunction in the system.

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County tax valuation up $9 million over last year

Kosciusko county assessed valuation is up nearly $9 million from last year’s value. Assessed valuation for all towns in the county is $16,718,483. A jump of $334,573 from 1974. The county’s assessed valuation is $158,353,230. The total 1975 assessed valuation of Kosciusko county townships is $10,M1,029, an increase of $548,587 from 1974. Tax rates are charged on each SIOO of assessed valuation. Property that has been improved or increased in value is to be assessed each year by the township trustees and assessors. As town and township assessed valuations increase local property tax rates decrease, since less money is needed to provide the tax levy or total dollar amount of property taxes raised. Total assessed valuations would remain static without constant efforts on the part of township trustees and assessors to locate improved property in

Taxing Units Real Estate Personal Utilities Grand 1974 Difference Net Net Total Pay T 1975 Clay 2,079,690 384,620 834.220 3.298.530 3,231.850 66.680 Etna ' 1.642.540 442.300 671,210 2,756,060 2.704.140 51J10 Franklin 2.633.020 723.870 290.260 Harrison 4.051,060 1.555.600 794,810 6,401,470 5.920,370 481.100 Jackson 1.751.370 419.760 742.020 2.913,150 2,800,180 U 2.170 Jeff-East 1.261,760 241.110 251,400 1.754,270 1,709,210 45,080 Jeff-West 1.239.960 210.330 184.320 1.634,610 1,555,940 78.670 Lake 1.906.610 1.267,850 232.430 3.406,890 3.099.350 307,540 Monroe 1.535.700 286.700 256.750 2.079,150 1,981,470 07.680 Plain 7,190,960 2,684.750 ' 1,081.860 10,957,570 9,988.560 969.010 Prairie 2,658.990 954.960 656.360 4,270,310 3,866,930 403,380 Scott 2.150,960 407.830 266.240 2,825,030 2,739,430 85.600 Seward 3,812.140 710.840 436.670 4,950,660 4.768,880 190.770 Tippecanoe 9,615,100 1.147.650 699.720 11,462.470 11,082,840 379.830 Turkey Creek 15.012.790 1.304.030 1.457.010 17.773,830 17,323,280 450.550 Van Buren 3.937,870 1,913,740 795.530 6.647,140 6,217,020 430.120 Washington 2.667,430 347.560 659.890 3.674.880 3,887,800 (down) 212,920 Wayne 9,952.670 6.331.290 3.064.180 19.348,140 18,000.170 1.347.970 Totals - Townships 75,100,629 21,334,790 13,374,880 100,810,290 104,324,420 5,485,879 Burket 205.330 70.190 47,780 323.300 325.970 (down) 2,670 Claypool 269.930 33,730 59.780 363.440 358,100 5,340 Etna Green 517.610 182.700 78.060 776.370 776,740 (down) 370 Leesburg 598 160 209.630 65,520 873.310 789,910 103.400 Mentone-Frank. 312.830 139.700 47.510 500.040 560,600 (down) 60,580 Mentone-Harr. 591.350 184.030 114.690 890.070 884.620 5.450 Milford 987.550 251.960 209.310 1.448.820 1,418,070 30,750 North Webster 1.124.700 403.110 159.990 1.687,800 1,631.730 56.070 Pierceton 972.450 530.310 213.910 1.716.670 1.382.860 333.810 Sidney 111.320 18.640 39.010 168.970 159.940 9,030 Silver Lake 437.160 213.470 76.570 727.200 714.460 12.740 Syracuse 4.665.440 3.253.650 427.730 8,346.820 7,577,710 798,110 Warsaw 21.366.780 13.223.040 1.995.380 36,585,200 34,376.770 2,208.430 Winona Lake 2.283.150 416.380 232.890 2.932.420 2.786.630 145.790 Warsaw Plain 22.610 11.500 34.110 304,700 (down) 270.590 Totals - Town 34.486,376 19.130,546 3,777,630 57,374,546 54,828,816 3,345,736 Grand Totals 166.566.996 46.465.336 17,152,516 167,184,836 158,353,236 8,831,686

Parked truck damaged in Monday accident A parked vehicle owned by C & J Construction Company. Inc., was damaged an estimated SBOO when it was struck by a 1968 Chevrolet driven by Robert A. Robinson. 17, of 412 Harrison St, Syracuse. The accident occurred Monday at 10 a m. at 106 E. Carroll St., Syracuse The Robinson youth came around the corner and struck the rear end of the 1975 Chevrolet. Robinson stated he was talking to bis brother who was a passenger in the car. His car was totaled at $875 estimated damage. The passenger, Gregory Robinson, 15, received a bump on the head.

their area and determine its assessed value. Property assessment values in the Lakeland school area townships are: Jeff-East; 1,261,760, real estate net; 241,110, personal net; 251,00, utilities; 1,754,270, grand total; 1,709,210 1974 pay 1975 ; 45,080, difference. Tippecanoe: 9,615rreal estate net; 1,147,650, personal net; 699,720, utilities; 11,462,470, grand total; 11,082,840, 1974 pay 1975; .379,630, difference. Turkey Creek: 15,012,790, real estate net; 1,304,030, personal net; 1,457,010, Utilities; 17,773,830, grand total; 17,323,280. 1974 pay 1975 ; 450,550, difference. Van Buren: 3,937,870, real estate net; 1,913,740, personal net; 795,530, utilities; 6,647,140, grand total; 6,217,020, 1974 pay 1975 ; 430,120 difference. Milford: 987,550, real estate net; 251,960, personal net; 209,310, utilities; 1,448,820, grand total; 1,418,070, 1974 pay 1975; 30,750 difference. North Webster: 1.124,700, real

Syracuse first aid team responds to four calls

The Syracuse first aid team answered four calls over the week end and transported three people to Goshen hospital. Taken to the hospital were. Dwayne Kitson. 11, r 2 Silver Lake. He was brought into the police station by his father, Harold Kitson. with a right wrist fracture. The wrist was splinted. Ron Jennings, 36, Indianapolis,

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estate net; 403,110 personal net; 159,990, utilities; 1,687,800, grand total; 1,631,730, 1974 pay 1975; 56,070, difference. Syracuse: 4,665,440, real estate net; 3,253,650, personal net; 427,730, utilities; 8,346,820, grand total; 7,577,710, 1974 pay 1975; 789,110, difference. In Plain and Leesburg townships the certified assessed valuations are: Plain township; 7,190,960, real estate net; 2,684,750, personal net; 1,081,860, utilities; 10,957,570, grand total; 9,988,560, 1974 pay 1975; 989,010, ouierence. Leesburg township; 598,160, real estate net ; 209,630, personal net; 65,520, utilities; 873,310, grand total; 769,910, 1974 pay 1975; leaving a difference of 1<8,400. These assessed valuations are certified by county auditor Lawrence Butts and Jean Northerns*, auditor-elect to the State Board of Tax commissioners. They appear below:

was aided after suffering a back problem and fainting at his cottage in Oakwood park. Mabel Johnson, 84,150 N. Shore drive, was transported per a local doctor. Thomas Warren Patton, 13, r 2 Syracuse, was taken to the Syracuse clinic and treated for a dog bite received near the bowling alley.

Sheriff Hammersley is Milford Lion speaker

Kosciusko county sheriff John Hammersley was guest speaker for the August 18 meeting of Milford Lions club. He discussed the expanded duties of today’s county law enforcement units. The day is long past when the sheriff’s duties consist ofctending the jail and being an agent of the courts. Today’s county law enforcement personnel must deal with traffic, drugs, rape, murder, domestic quarrels and juveniles. Sheriff Hammersley discussed a new program he has started to help involve interested citizens in supporting county law enforcement. Sheriff Hammersley proposes “a reserve organization" of 20 unpaid volunteers who will

Property Tax Replacement funds to be distributed

Checks totaling sl9 million in Property Tax Replacement funds will be distributed to the 92 Indiana county treasurers today. Governor Otis R. Bowen. MD, announced. Kosciusko county’s share of the distribution was 158,821.52. Neighboring Elkhart county received 527,171.01, LaGrange county received 65,562.09 and Noble county was the recipient of 94,935.88. This distribution represents the first 15 per cent advancement on the November 1975, distribution under the Property Tax Replacement program. Today’s

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assume such duties as lake patrol, security guards, etc. At present there are 9 full time deputies in the sheriff’s dept. The volunteers, in the reserve organization, would wear uniforms similar to the official ones worn by regular deputies. They would have the same police powers as full time officers, but only when on duty. Sheriff Hammersley also discussed the possible purchase of a trained dog to be used by the department for crowd control, building searches, drug detection, prisoner escort and tracking lost or escaped persons. Guests at the meeting were Bill Sanders and Vidci Little of Milford. It was announced that ladies night will be held September 13.

advance distribution totals $19,009,268.43. The Property Tax Replacement Fund Board determined last month to make two partial early distributions from the fund in order to aid the counties faced with borrowing, Revenue Commissioner Donald H. Clark noted. Today’s distribution is based upon an estimate of each county’s 1974 Property Tax levy payable in 1975. Under the Property Tax Replacement Program 20 per cent of each county’s tax levy will be paid from the Property Tax Replacement Fund.