The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 18, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 May 1977 — Page 22

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., May 25,1977

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Suggested tours for Memorial Day week end

With Memorial Day marking the informal opening of the warm weather touring season, the Chicago Motor Club s Touring Department has compiled this list of easy-to-reach holiday and week end destinations for the benefit of area motorists and their families. 1. Holland. Mich. — Windmill Island City Park is located in the heart of the family resort country in this part of Michigan The park is a re-creation of a 200-year-old Netherlands country-side scene Everything about the park is planned to typify a 1750 environment in the Netherlands Focal pant of the park is “De Zwann.” a two-century old grain mill from the Netherlands which actually operates when the wind is right 2 Springfield. 111. — This state capital is a fascinating area for the history buff It was here that Abraham Lincoln matured to manhood and developed the skills that later made him one of the most famous figures in American History Springfield is the site of the only home he ever owned, his law office and his tomb Nearby is reconstructed New Salem, the village where he served as postmaster and store clerk 3. Broun Counts State Park — Located just 40 miles south erf Indianapolis and 20 east of Bloomington, this state park owes much of its charm to an early pioneer atmosphere which has been preserved within its Two injuried in Warsaw accident Gary W. Meier. 20. r 3 Syracuse, was not injured in a two-car mishap on South Detroit Street, Warsaw. Friday evening, however, two members of a Claypool family were treated at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Dorothy Elliott, 40. r 2 Claypool, complained of neck pains and Bobbi Jo Elliott, seven years, complained of a chin pain Warsaw police reported Meier was southbound on Detroit Street and looked up at a traffic light as he proceeded through the intersection Meier said when he looked ahead the auto driven by William Elliott, 37, was stopped for traffic ahead and he was unable to stop in time to avoid hitting the Claypool car in the rear Damage to the Elliott car was set at 3250 with 3300 to the Meier car. Backing mishap in Goshen lot Minor damage was listed in a backing mishap last Friday in Goshen involving a Syracuse car. Glen Larimer. 42, of Millersburg, reportedly drove into the Peon, Inc., parking lot and his brakes failed causing him to hit a car being backed by Mary McBroom. 29, of Syracuse The brakeless car then struck a curbing and rolled backward into the Mcßroom auto causing 3175 in damage.

valleys and wooded hills 4. W yandotte Caves — Located in Crawford County in the far southern section of Indiana, these two caves are “dry" and have a perpetual temperature of 52 degrees The larger of the two caves has five distinct levels and about 23 miles of explored passageways. The massive proportions of the rooms and formations are the most distinctive features of this natural tourist attraction 5. Weldon Springs State Park. 111. — Located in DeWitt Countyeast of Route 51, and just three miles south of Clinton. 11l off

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Route 10. this 120-acre area has long been popular for fishing and picnicking The 28-acre lake of the park has a maximum depth of 28 feet and is stocked with largemouthed bass, bluegills, redear sunfish, channel catfish and yellow perch. Motors are not allowed on boats or canoes. 6. Greenfield Village. Dearborn. Mich. — Located on Village Road and Oakwood Blvd., Greenfield Village is a historical collection of homes and shrines moved here from all parts of the country Among the homes included are those belonging to such people as William Holmes

.County writings, writers book feature

By JOAN SHARP A 92-page book, entitled, “Writers and Writings of Kosciusko County,” has just been published. Distribution started Saturday, May 21, at different locations in the county, including Milford, Syracuse, North Webster, Pierceton, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Leesburg and Mentone. This book is a Bicentennial gift from the Warsaw Branch of the American Association of University Women to the people of Kosciusko County in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the founding of our country. The association has available 400 numbered copies of the book, which will be free for those persons requesting one. Joan Sharp of Syracuse chairman of the project, was assisted by committee members: Roberta Sloan, Margaret Reafsnyder, Mary E. Loop, Paz M. Ros, and Marilyn Phillips, all of Warsaw. Also helping were Virginia Zuck, Yvonne Messner (Grace College), and Ruthella Rodeheaver, of Winona Lake; Florence Long. Nancy Matchett and Agnes Davis of Pierceton; also. Mary Hoffer, formerly of Warsaw, now living in Colorado. This committee started the project in the fall of 1975 and completed it in May 1977, with the presentation of copies of the AAUW dinner meeting Monday evening, May 16, at International Friendship House in Winona Lake. The index in this annotated bibliography has more than 100 names of people who have written history, short stories, poems, fiction, music, articles in magazines and professional journals, technical and scientific works, and doctoral theses. All — either the writers or the writings — are associated with Kosciusko Countv.

McGuffey, Noah Webster, the Wright Brothers, Luther Burbank. Robert Frost and Henry Ford. Many other fine historical and mechanical exhibits also are located here 7. Devil's like State Park. Baraboo, Wise. — Devil’s Lake is one of the more fascinating of Wisconsin’s 8,700 lakes. The spring-fed oval-shaped lake is hemmed in by spectacular sandstone bluffs rising up to 500 feet and blanketed with lush tree cover. A complete range of recreational opportunities are available at the park. 8. McCormick’s Creek State

From Milford are Henry Beer, poetry, and the Baumgartner family genealogy and other writings. A new book, soon to be on sale, “History of North Webster: from Boyston’s Mill to Camelot Square,” by the late Kip Sullivan, is listed. Local history of Syracuse includes works by Eli Lilly, Scott Edgell, George Miles and Ronald Sharp. Other writers include June Laudeman and Ring Lardner, who wrote short stories during his summer stay at Wawasee Lake. Carol Landrigan of Warsaw, is president of the Warsaw Branch of AAUW. Local members are Betty Arthur, Rachelle Rarick, and Joan Sharp, of Syracuse; Helen Murchie, Mildred Yeager, and Maxine Robinson of Leesburg, and Dorothy Williams of Milford. Distribution Os The Books People who would like to have a copy of our book, “Writers and Writings of Kosciusko County,” may have a copy free. Each of the 400 copies will be numbered and we hope treasured by those who receive them. - The person whom you contact for a copy will have a list of numbers corresponding with the book numbers. We will have you sign your name and address opposite the copy number you receive. Please contact one of the following persons or public libraries: If you live in Warsaw or Warsaw rural route or have an Atwood, Claypool, Etna Green, or Silver Lake address, contact the Warsaw Public Library— Jim and Roberta Sloan. People with a Pierceton or Sidney address. please contact Miss Nancy Matchett, of Pierceton. Residents of Leesburg and rural routes, please contact Ralph and Mary Brubaker, of Leesburg. -

Park — Near Spencer this park’s varied landscape includes ravines, sink-holes, and deep stone gullies. The most notable feature of the park is a deep limestone canyon formed centuries ago by the rushing waters of McCormick's Creek. County cleric gives report for quarter Kosciusko County Clerk N. Jean Messmore has issued the following report for the first quarter erf the year — January-

through March: Marriage licenses issued — 47 Passport applications processed — 102 Notary commissions issued — 46 Estates opened — 55 Guardianships started — nine Civil cases — 50 Criminal (circuit and superior) — 13 Small claims (county court) — 354 Plenary (county court) — 14 Criminal (county court) — 659 A total of 318,342.59 was paid into the county general fund for the first three months.

in ■ FIRST COPY — The first copy of “Writers and Writings of Kosciusko County,” was presented to Syracuse Public Library librarian Rosalyn Jones by Joan Sharp. People with a North Webster address, please contact Suzanne J. (Mrs. Curtis) Shock, of North Webster. Mentone residents and those on the j Mentone rural routes — contact the Ball Memorial Public Library at Mentone. Milford and rural route residents — contact Mrs. Dorothy Williams, of Milford. Residents of Syracuse and rural routes, please contact Joan (Mrs. Ronald) Sharp, of Syracuse or the Syracuse Public Library. Winona Lake residents, please contact Mrs. J. N. Rodeheaver, 1205 Kings Highway, or Miriam Uphouse at Grace College.

Corso, associates will travel to Fort Wayne for public gathering

Indiana Football Coach Lee Corso, Indiana University, will be traveling to Fort Wayne with some of his associates for a public gathering at Brookwood Country Club and at Baer Field Hilton Hotel Tuesday, June 14. Attending with Corso will be IU presidential assistant George Taliaferro, former IU football All-American, vice presidentuniversity relations Taddeus Bonus; assistant football coach Bob Otolski; athletic administrative assistant Wally Moore; assistant track and cross

country coach Aubrey Dooley, Varsity Club executive secretary Dave Martin; and IU Alumni Association alumni clubs director Tom Bolyard. Festivities will begin at 11 a.m. when the golf field tees off at the country club. A reception and dinner will be featured at the hotel that night starting at 6 p.m. The outing is open to the public. For further information, interested persons should contact Steve Bailey, 7720 Regina Drive Fort Wayne.