The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 24, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 July 1976 — Page 10

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Excerpts from “History of Milford. Mass.,’’ written in 1880 by Adin Ballqu, show the city was originally settled in 1662, and the area was known as Mendon. As the settlers increased and moved away from the center, the easterly precinct broke away. This precinct of Mendon, struggling to become incorporated as a separate town, held all its business in the the meeting house of the Second Church of Christ in Mendon This church is now the First Congregational Church of Milford. It should, however, be considered that the precinct originally comprehended nearly the whole of the town's present territory; that it was long an influencial body politics, including nearly all the ancestoral population within the limits of the town; and it was. in fact, incipiently the town of Milford Milford was incorporated as a town in 1780 with the total land area of 14.79 square miles. The census of 1875 shows a rapid and steady growth of the town in all the elements of municipal wealth, strength and importance. The population at this time was 9.818 — 4.883 males and 4.935 females Rev. Patrick Cuddahy discovered pink granite and

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opened a quarry about the mid19th century. Stone from the Milford quarries was used in the original Boston public library and its new additions, as well as Grand Central and Pennsylvania stations in New York and the Corcoran art gallery in Washington. D. C. The discoverer of this granite erected a 60 foot high structure which is called the Irish Round Tower and is located in Saint Mary’s Catholic cemetery Milford has continuously grown to a population of over 22,000 and is now the hub of the surrounding area. Then and Now “The population has. for the most part, always inclined to common humanity, equality, sympathy and friendly social intercourse There has ever been a general fondness, for congenial. convivial and amusemental gatherings. A ‘good time' never came amiss and its repetition was never long delayed In the olden days they had their huskings. quiltings, rural z dances. play-parties and jovial sports Next came the travelling jugglers, slight-of-hand performers, caravans and other showmen Dramatic exhibitions and theatrical plays, by home troupes, commenced as early as 1825 in the brick

meeting-house Balls of more fashionable style and importance came into vogue and came to stay. And now scarcely a week passes without more or less of social entertainment in the forms of theatrical performances, musical concert, excursion, fair, levee, club-feast, baseball or someone of the thousand modern

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amusements. “Milford still has a unique community spirit and a delightful ‘hometown’ oneness when a ‘native’ son or daughter, team or group needs or deserves that solid, reassuring community support for accomplishment. “The endeavor of service organizations and individuals to

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community effort and backing. “Cooperation plus hard work in the community interest makes Milford function admirably in many areas of conem. This spirit is a strong unifying force. “Pride and concern of each other make a friendly ‘neighborhood’ of the whole town.” thus states the community’s Bicentennial booklet. Schools The town started with four school districts, a few improvised tenement school rooms, uncouthly furnished and half a dozen imperfectly qualified and poorly paid teachers. Now its amplitude of commodious educational edifices, its 40-odd schools of all grades are reputably supported by liberal appropriations. In its infancy, it deemed it burdensome to raise $66.67 for schooling. In its maturity, it imgrudgingly raises $22,000. Today the opportunities for education are many in the Milford area. Milford has several private pre-school nurseries and kindergartens and is presently implementing the mandatory kindergarten program into the public school systems. There are neighborhood elementary schools, one middle school and one high school in the public school system plus a parochial grammar school. The town has an American Legion, Armenian-American Vets. Bright Oak club, Couples club. Elks. Foggiano club, Hobokens Citizens club. Hopedale Community house, Italian-American WW Vets, Knights of Columbus, Marchegiano club. Maspenock Rod and Gun club, Portuguese club. Sons of Italy Dramatic and Sportsman's club, South End social club, VFW, Kiwanis, Lions, Ridgewood Woman's club, Rotary, Jaycees and Jayceettes. Recreation — Sports Recreation is an important part of modern living and the Milford area has many parks, pools, playgrounds, golf courses and an equestrian center, all readily accessible to interstate highways as well as the Cape Cod area and ‘up country’ for winter sports. _

Waubee Lake association elects officers, plans BBQ

Members of the Waubee Lake Association met in the fire station on Monday, July 5, with approximately 30 members attending. An election of officers was held, out going president Homer Hampton pointed out accomplishments of the past year and the coming chicken barbecue was discussed. New officers elected were as follows: President — Alvin Schmucker Vice president — Glen Bixler Board members — Dallas Cripe and Dr. Homer Burke Dues were collected for the new year. The chicken barbecue will be held on July 18.

fV JIHHMvm Vi iwHMHMIVH ROCKETS RED GLARE — The Foorth of July public fireworks display at Syracuse city park was one of the finest ever and was a perfect way to close the Flotilla and Bicentennial day celebration at Syracuse. This triple exposure picture makes it look like the entire sky was afire with a brilliant display of fireworks. Many boats and numerous vehicles were used to transport persons to Syracuse to see the display.

Ski show-tournament set at Dewart Lake Saturday

Over the past several years water skiing has become a popular sport. Both young and old enjoy it. It’s also a sport where a person can be either a participant or an avid spectator. The Dewart Lake Ski club will host an invitational showtournament at Lakeview resort (formerly Redman park) at 12 noon on Saturday, July 10. This will give both participant and spectator a chance to enjoy the sport. Clubs participating will be Lake Manitou. Koontz Lake and Dewart. The host club will take to the water first with Lake Manitou, the defending champions.

It was noted the conservation department would be at Waubee Lake this week or next to run tests for quality of water and fish population. Tippy Property Owners set their annual meeting The Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners. Inc annual meeting will be held in the Oswego Lions club community center, at 2 p.m. on July 10. All members are asked to attend and select the officers and directors for the coming year. All non-member residents of the lake are also invited.

scheduled to take to the water at 1 p.m. and the Koontz Lake club taking to the water at 2 p.m. Judging will include flow of act, skill of the performance, difficulty of act. spectator appeal, efficient use of time, announcing, towing, adaptability to sight, picking up boat crew, roping and equipment personnel. Don Hoffman will serve as chief judge for the event. Sue

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Studebaker is chief scorer and judges will include Bill Studebaker and Bud and Jeri Seely. Water skiing has come a long way since 1924 when the first person went skimming across the water. Today millions of persons enjoy the sport. All are invited to view the show.