The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 19, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 June 1976 — Page 1

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DEDICATE FLAG. POLE — Following the service Sunday at the American Legion hall, a flag pole was dedicated to the late Roy Sargent, a World War 1 veteran active in the local post. No. 223. At the same time a Bicentennial flag was dedicated to the late Harry L. Coy. a World War 11 veteran and his brother. Marshal Coy. a Korean Veteran. Shown above from left are Mrs. Tim Darr, a sister to the Coy brothers, speaker Will Erwin, legionnaire Rolland Wogoman; commander Steve Butt; and chaplain Robert Smith.

Parade a 'bent ever' — Rains mar Bicentennial, Memorial Day observance

The Syracuse Bicentennial and Memorial Day observance, one of the best such -parades in the community for many years, struck a discordant note before the parade was completed when a downpour of ram fell on parade units The parade had nearly 30 units, according to Chuck Clevenger, chairman of the Bicentennial committee, forming at the Railroad Park and marching up Huntington street to Mam street, then west and on to the Syracuse cemetery Clevenger said the downpour of the rain fell as the final units marched off from the park The customary patriotic

Unemployment rate set at 4.7 in county

John F Coppes. director of the employment security division, reported that 56 Indiana counties outside < the standard metropolitan statistical areas (SMSA’s 1 experienced decreases in their rates of unemployment from March to April Eight had drops of two percentage points or more Kosciusko county has a total labor force of 24.750 with 23.600 employed and 1.150 unemployed Susan Bennett joins M-J staff Susan J. Bennett has been named feature editor for The Papers. Incorporated of Milford She will be working with the paper' and The Mail-Journal Bennett is a former Hartford City resident, now living in Warsaw She is a May graduate of Ball State university with a journalism major and public relations minor. While in college sbe was a writer for the •'Orient*' yearbook and "Vector". the campus magazine As a staff member of the Ball State "Daily News ’, Bennett was an Arts reporter-reviewer Swimming. tennis and snow mobilmg are several sports Bennett participates vn Her other hobbies include drawing, painting and photography

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service at the cemetery was cancelled because of the ram and units disbursed However, the invitation was issued to those present to come to the American Legion Home south of town to hear remarks by Will Erwm of Etna Green, who was tne scheduled speaker The crowd was diminished, but a large number of faithfuls did appear at the legion hall • Erwm spoke to the heritage that is ours, dating from Revolutionary War days, citing the life of patriotism of “Light Horse” Harry Lee. the father of Civil War general Robert E Lee. who fought under George Washington with troops he

for a rate of 4.7. The overall unemployment rate for the non-SMSA counties was 6.2 per cent in April, down from 7 0 per cent in March Rates for both months were slightly higher than those for the state as a whole Coppes said that a total erf 32 of the 63 non-SMSA counties had unemployment rates of 6 0 per cent or more m April In March 45 counties fell into this category. Vehicles collide on country rood No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle collision at 7:52 p m last Wednesday evening approximately 175 feet north of road 1200 north on county road 530 east at Syracuse Investigating officers reported a 1976 Chevrolet being driven south on 530 east, was driven by Judy L Parker. 27. r 3 Syracuse and owned by L L Ostendore of r 1 Milford The Parker woman reported pulling to the right side of the roadway and stopping, started to make a left turn into the parking lot nearby and did not see a 1976 Pontiac traveling in the same direction She struck the Pontiac in the right side Damage to he Pontiac was set at with S4OO to the Chevrolet Syracuse police investigated

outfitted with his own funds Lee later went into debtor’s prison, but relumed to fight in the War of 1812, Erw in said "And it is to this type of patriotism that we direct our attention today.” he added Parade W inners Clevenger said winners in the Sunday parade were as follows: Ist place — Raber Golf Course float, from Bristol, depicting General George Washington crossing the Delaware 2d olace — Syracuse Camn Fire Girls 3d place — Syracuse Church of God six horse hitch Honorable Mention — LaPorte Drum & Bugle Corps. Dr. Rheinheimer retains AAfP membership KANSAS CITY, Mo - Floyd L Rheinheimer, MD of Milford has completed continuing education requirements to retain active membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the national association of family doctors The academy formerly was called the American Academy of General Practice. The requirements call for members to complete a minimum of 150 hours of accredited continuing medical study every three years. Members become eligible for reelection at the end of the third year following their election to membership The academy, the country ’s second largest national medical association, is the onlynational medical group that requires members to keep up with medical progress through continuing education The academy , founded in 1947 and headquartered in Kansas City. Mo. was instrumental in the establishment of a new primary specialty in family practice in 1969. The new specialty is expected to increase the numbers of family physicians available to serve the public in the future The academy’s continuing education program is the foundation of eligibility for family doctors now in practice who apply for certification in the new specialty. J

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2. 1976

Rex Yentes resigns as building commissioner

In a surprise move, Syracuse building commissioner Rex R. Yentes submitted a letter of resignation to the Syracuse town board at last night s meeting, effective August 15. but said he would help the town board seek a replacement in the remaining two-and-a-half months he would stay on. He had words of praise for the original town board that appointed him, and for town attorney Robert Reed “for his constant help and counsel during this period of time I have been involved with the town of Syracuse.” He added. “His willingness to help has been a constant source of inspiration to me" Part of his letter of resignation follows: In addition. 1 would like to thank Mrs Betty Dust, Clerk- • Treasurer, for her assistance and encouragement. I also want to thank the original Town Board which appointed me to this position in May 1974; Mr. Darrel Grisamer. Mr. Carl Myrick, Mr. Loren Knispel, Mrs. Christine Clodfelter and Mr. ‘Doc’ Miller. who had faith enough in me to give me a try at this position. I especially want to thank Mr. Darrel Grisamer. whose cooperation has been so essential to the undertaking of this position. Yentes remarks were followed by* words Os praise from town board president James C. Tranter and from attorney Reed Yentes Report In his regular report commissioner Yentes said the following building permits were issued during the past month: 6 housing units $141,200 1 mobile home 9.000 4 resident garages or carports 12,000 2 stores 24.800 7 residents 1 buildings 59.650 2 other buildings 10.800 Yentes said permits are consistently up over a year ago The town will actively seek a replacement for the post and will gladly consider any competent (Continued on page 2) 1 ■ * mk MISS FIRST STATE BANK — Cynthia Renee Baney. 502 West Liberty. Westwood Park. Bourbon, has entered the "Queen of Lakes" contest as Miss First State Bank. She is being sponsored by the bank which is located at 181 West Center St.. Bourbon. Cynthia is 19 and is a student at Indiana university. She has dark brown hair, dark brown eyes, weighs 95 pounds and stands five feet, one inch tall. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lamar Baney of Bourbon. Her hobbies include modern dance, swimming, archery, water skiing, singing, twirling and she is a member of the "Tae Kwondoe" karate class at IL’, bolding a yellow belt.

S7OO damages in parking lot mishap Syracuse police estimated damages at S7OO in a two-vehicle mishap in the parking lot of Wawasee high school at 3 p.m. last Wednesday. Both vehicles were driven to the police station for the report. Chris Scarbeary, 17, 106 Wood street. Syracuse, and Douglas L. Brown. 17, r 2 Syracuse, were drivers of the cars. Damage to the 1968 Plymouth belonging to Scarbeary was estimated at S3OO and S4OO to the 1972 Brown Ford. The youths told police Brown started from a parked position at the lot. saw Scarbeary coming and stopped but was struck in the right fronj Andrew Smith graduates from Great Lakes Navy seaman apprentice Andrew M. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs Gregory A. Smith of North Webster, has graduated from recruit training at the naval training center. Great Lakes, 111. Classes included instruction in seamanship, military regulations, firefighting, close order drill, first aid and navy history. A 1976 graduate of Wawasee high school, Syracuse, he joined the navy in February. Milford alumni to meet Saturday Members of the Milford high school alumni association will meet at the junior high school at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday for a social hour. A swiss steak dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Maxine Robinson, a former Milford high school teacher who is now a guidance counselor at Wawasee high school, will serve as mistress of ceremonies. Graduates with BA in broadcasting journalism Steven LeCount. son of Mr. and Mrs. F. R LeCount of Huntihgton and grandson of Mrs. Noble D. Myers of W E Long drive. Syracuse, graduated on May 9 from Indiana State university Steven received a BA in broadcasting and journalism and has taken a position with radio station WWCM in Brazil Tri-County Fish Wildlife checking station burglarized A break-in occurred Thursday tight. May 27, at the Tri-County Fish and Wildlife checking station, located on Hoss Hills road, one half mile south of CR 900 north on SR 13. Among the items stolen were an IBM electric typewriter, a Midland AM-FM radio with a weather band of 102 megacycles and a small radio Reports theft from business Owen Cobbum of OK Sales at Syracuse reported to Syracuse police Sunday evening of a number of ite<is taken from his place of business An Adv flugar 440 electric trolling motor with gold head was stolen from a boat and two anchor mates were stolen from another

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First lake accident of season — Defer disposition of boat accident case another week

Final dispositioQ/of the case involving a two-boat accident on Lake Wawasee at dusk last Wednesday evening should be forthcoming within the next week, according to Tom Kitch, Kosciusko county deputy sheriff and captain of the sheriff’s department. Investigation by the sheriff’s department and local police authorities is continuing Two parties in the accident. Lafayette youths, are yet to be questioned before final evidence is in.

ILwl Jf J 1 ' J -1. Blbv ■ • ■ PRESENT BICENTENNIAL FLAG — The Syracuse Bicentennial flag, designed and made by the Syracuse Garden club, was presented to the Bicentennial committee in Pickwick Place at 11 a.m. Saturday morning and in turn presented to the Syracuse town board. The presentation was by the Svracuse Primary Mothers club. The attractive blue on white flag will be flown underneath the American flag in Pickwick Place dailv, town board president James C. Tranter said. From left are Mr. Tranter: Mrs. R. C. Tytler and Mrs. Harry Appenzeller. representing the Garden club: Mrs. James Caskey of the Bicentennial committee; Mrs. Steve Smith and Mrs. Tom Leonard of the Primary Mothers club; and Chuck Clevenger, president of the Bicentennial committee. Mrs. Leonard thanked the Garden Club for the flag, then presented it to Mr. Clevenger, who in turn presented it to the town. ■

Nappanee Victim A Nappanee man lost his life in the accident, thought to be the first boating accident in the Lakeland area this year. Dead is Gerrald D. Clipp of Shamrock Trailer Court, Nappanee. Clipp’s body was recovered at 4:20 p.m. Thursday in 15 feet of water along the north shore of Lake W’awasee. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mount Tabor Church of God with the Rev.

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James McKibbin. pastor of the church, officiating, with'burial in the Bremen cemetery Clipp was born December 29, 1946 in Mishawaka, a son of Lowell and Joan (Metka) Clipp. He was a 1965 graduate of high school and attended Indiana university for one year. March 27, 1970’ he married Mary Sellers. Clipp was a veteran of the Viet Nam war and was a member of the Nappanee American Legion (Continued on page 2)