The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 June 1977 — Page 1

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MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL. ( LASS OF ISZ7 — The Milford High School graduating class of 1127 marked its 50th anniversary at the annual alumni banquet at the high school gym on Saturday night. Those attending the occasion sat for the above photo. In the front row from left art Berniece <RassD Bauman of South Bend; class sponsor Blanche (Trit let Walgamuth of Akron; June iKUne)

Record alumni gathering at Milford

A record of 245 Milford high school graduates attended the high school's annual alumni banquet at the gymnasium Saturday night The occasion marked the 50th anniversary- for the class of 1927. of which 14 members of the class turned out, of a class of 22 The class sponsor. Blanche Tritle> Walgamuth of Akron sat with the class, whose place settings were marked with framed photos taken from the class annual . The class of 1952 marked its 25th anniversary since graduation, as well Delbert Bames of South Bend spoke briefly for his class, stating they were glad to return to the site of their high school graduation, and Dale Poscharsky. president of the class of 1952. spoke for his class and introduced each member

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MAKE STUDY OF MILFORD — Three representatives of the Indiana department of commerce economic development commission were in Milford all day Thursday to make a pilot economic study of the community, which will be written up and given distribution throughout Indiana. They met with several local businessmen and toured the community, and made an extended visit at the Maple Leaf Farms. Inc., world s largest duckling processor. In the above photo, seated, are Paul Reith and Kerry Price of the Milford bank, and m the center standing is Arch Baumgartner. Milford newspaper publisher. On the left standing is Richard D. Zimmerman, senior area development representative of Plainfield: and standing right is Michael J. St. Dennis, executive director of Fort Wayne Horizons Council. Missing In the photo are William R. Gehlert of the Michigan-Wisconsin Pipe Line Co., of Muncie. * and Neal Carlson, president of the First National Bank of Warsaw, both of whom made the day's tour.

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Program Ted Baumgartner, class of 1924. president and Marilyn (Mrs Robert) Brown served as mistress of ceremonies for an excellent program Baumgartner introduced the following former teachers, who spoke briefly Lillian Kantner of Goshen, who said she thought she held a record of longest con tinuous teaching tenure in Milford of any teacher — 35 years. Dorothea Kerlin. who taught for two years m the Milford school then served as the towns librarian for nearly 50 years, and Joseph Judkins, who served as music instructor for years in the Milford school and iater in . Wawasee High School before retirement. John F ACigsburger. president of the class of 1924. the class that ‘ originated the alumni banquet

Clauss of Milford; class president Delbert Bames of South Bend; Opal (Warstler) Smith of Leesburg; Lila (Dippon) Cripe of Goshen; and Emma (Schori) Clauss of Fort Wayne. In the back row from left are Franklin Robinson of Indianapolis; Homer E. Coy of South Bend; Katherine (Brower) Erbaugh of Miamisburg. Ohio; Robert Groves of Death Valley. Calif.; Herman Weisser of Milford; and Howard Mock of r 3 Syracuse. „

spoke briefly, as did his son. John B Augsburger. now a state senator and a member of the class of 1952 Guy Zimmerman of Fort Wayne, who owns a music store in that city and a 1948 graduate, sang several numbers to the accompaniment of his guitar He said he had several requests for “Old Shep" and he favored the audience with that sentimental ballad. Arch Baumgartner, class of 1935. introduced Joan Rassi) Huem of Bremen who was “Miss Milford” in the Mermaid Festival Queen of the Lakes contest last year, winning the queen title and several other honors. She introduced her husband The final portion of the program was several gospel numbers by the Herbert Hueni

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family of Bremen, known as The Singing Hueni Family, Their numbers were very well received. Mrs. Hueni is the former Phyllis Graff of Milford, class of 1953 Richard Fehnel provided organ music during the evening, and a secretary's report was given by Connie (Fox) Miller and a treasurer’s report by JoEllen (McClintic) Free New Officers New officers elected were as followsPresident — Dan Brown Vice president — Dennis Newcomer Secretary — Diane (Cory-) Weisser Treasurer — Gloria <Slabaugh> Baumgartner Attempted break-in at town hall Clerk-treasurer Margaret Brooks reports someone tried to break into the clerk’s office in the Milford Town Hall sometime between noon on Saturday and Monday morning The d-Tor to the room had been pried, however, entrance was not gained Mrs Brooks stated that even if the person or persons had entered the room they would have found no money since state laws require town funds to be banked daily. The attempt was reported to the Syracuse dispatcher VISITING BROTHER IN MILFORD AREA Mrs. Rosemary Rowe of Spokane. Wash , is spending a few days in the home of her brother and sister-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Don Kesler near Milford On Thursday noon Mrs. Rowe was guest of honor with a group of friends for lunch in a Nappanee restaurant. Those attending were Mrs. Kesler. Mrs. Ben Kaiser and Julie. Mrs. Floyd Yoder. Mrs. Doral McFarren. Mrs. Richard Smith, all of Milford; Mrs. Roger Keiser of Nappanee; and the guest of honor.

School's out, watch for bikes With the closing of school Mflford Town Marshal Melvin Jordan is once again warning motorists to watch for youngsters on bicycles. He is ateo asking all youngsters to remember the rules of the road for bicyclists which ineiude stopping at stop signs and watching out for cars and trucks. Jordan stated four bicycles have been stolen recently in Milford. All doors to garages should be shut and locked. Bicycles should noer be left in alleys, etc., unattended. Persons who purchase bicycles should he sure and take the serial number off the bike and keep it some place for identification in case the bicycle la stolen.

Masons restrained by order

Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Gene B. Lee has issued a temporary injunction and restraining order against John C. and MaryLouise Mason, r 1 Syracuse. The temporary injunction and restraining order was issued in conjunction with a suit filed by Charlotte (Kell) Hayden, doing business as the Wawasee Airport and Wings Over Wawasee. Inc.. (Pilots Club) on behalf of themselves all others similarly situated. The plaintiffs in the suit seek a permanent injunction, the restraining of the defendants from erecting signs and obstructions in the runway path of the Wawasee Airport and $4 5 million in damages Defendants John C. and Mary Louise Mason were served w-ith papers specifying the temporary Youth paralyzed in cycle accident A motorcycle accident on Koher Road on the south side of Papakeechie Lake near North Webster resulted in two North Webster youths being hospitalized on Sunday. June 5. James Stout. 20. r 1, was driving the cycle, owned by Randy Lewallen of r 1 North Webster, when it missed a curve in the road and went 77 feet before overturning Stout was first taken to Goshen Hospital and later transferred to Chicago's Wesley Hospital for special treatment. He is paralyzed from the chest down and has a fractured ankle. The passenger on the motorcycle, Terry Horan. 20. r I. was treated and released from Goshen Hospital for a hip injury and cuts The accident occurred at 6:21 pm. Sunday. Damage was estimated at S6OO to the cycle. Chosen poppy queen Kattnr Pearson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Pearson of r 1 Leesburg, was chosen as queen of the Charles Kuhn American Legion Post 253. North Webster, for Poppy Days held in North Webster May 20 and 21. Princesses chosen were Joni Pearson, daughter of Mrs. Barb Pearson of r 1 Warsaw; Dee Dee Wiggs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Wiggs of r 6 W’arsaw; and Tammy McGinnis, daughter of Mrs. Ellender McGinnis of r 1 North Webster The legion junior auxiliary members sold poppies all over North Webster on Poppy Days.

Umbaugh, Darr, Nelson are named to plan commission

The Syracuse Town Plan Commission is now complete with three appointees last week by Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Gene B. Lee of Warsaw Plan Commission President William Beemer said on Monday an election of officers will be held at the June 23 meeting. Judge Lee reappointed to the commission board, Michael D. Umbaugh for another four-year term of office ending on January 1.1981. This is Umbaugh's second term and confirmation of the appointment came in the form of a notice by mail from Judge Lee last week. New appointees by Lee were Ray Darr and Richard V. Nelson

injunction and restraining order limits them from constructing, erecting or maintaining signs or structures upon property owned by them "within an area lying 1,500 feet on either side of the extended center line of the existing runway of the Wawasee Airport, the same being a public use airport, for a distance of 3,000 feet from the nearest boundary of said airport, which would result in a structure extending higher than a height above the level of such runway determined by the ratio of one foot vertically to every 20 feet horizonally measured from the nearest boundary of said Wawasee Airport .” The temporary injunction and restraining order will remain imtil further hearings of the case in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Conservation dub to meet Thursday The Turkey Creek Conservation Club will hold its June meeting this Thursday. June 9. at 7:30 p m in the clubhouse on SR 13A. Syracuse In addition to the regular meeting, a special discussion will be held concerning the possibility of building bluebird nesting boxes to help these birds whose populations are quite low. Indiana Wetlands Biologist Carl Eisfelder will aslo present a filmed program for those present. > The public is always invited to attend club meetings

Fl i ■ * JI L 1 ELI U Kjl 1 r Y \ UPTOWN ‘PROGRESS' COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN — Committee members promoting / “Flotilla Progress Days” in uptown Syracuse are shown here following their meeting last night In the front row from left are Warren Benson. Fred Curtis, chairman Les Webber, Gerry Bauer and Dina Hubbard. Back row from left. Miriam Speicher. Sherri Keim. Barbara Midget, Jerry Ganshorn, Gerald Hubbard and Margaret Freeman.

Both Darr and Nelson also received confirmations by mail and will hold terms ending on January 1. 1981. F armer Darr, a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, replaced Joe Hughes, who through annexation became a town resident and no longer qualified as a township member to the commission. A farmer. Darr graduated from Syracuse High School in 1949 and is active in 4-H work and cn the ag board at Wawasee High School He is a member of the New Salem Church of the Brethren. He is married to the former Margaret Ann Robinson of Syracuse and they live on r 2. 'They have a son. Dennis, 22; and two daughters. Denise. 19; and Doreen. 14. Representative Nelson, a manufacturer’s representative, has been a

'Flotilla Progress Days' plans are taking shape

A second meeting of uptown Syracuse merchants was held at Das Keller last night in an effort to firm up plans for their forthcoming “Flotilla Progress Days," set for June 30 and July 1 and 2. Les Webber, general chairman of the affair, reported "mounting enthusiasm" among the merchants to whom he has spoken. Webber said the event will "tie in beautifully with the Lake Wawasee Flotilla, and could easily be an annual event.’’ - Essentially, the meeting last night was a committee report meeting, with chairmen of the various committees outlining plans for such things as entertainment, publicity, advertising. rides, and the like. ‘Miss Indiana’ Coming Jack Crum of the U.S. Twirling Association outlined plans for entertainment, stating he would bring a Dixieland Band to town on Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. and Lynn Flagherty (“Miss Indiana”) greeting townspeople and signing autographs from 5 to 6 p.m. The Marion Highsteppers. Indiana State Parade Corps champions, will be in town from 7 to 8 p.m. On Friday, July 1, SmithWalbridge Camp will give a Pike

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resident of the Syracuse community for about six years, moving from Marion. & He and his wife. Jeanne, have a family of four. Judy lives in Ohio; Sally in Florida; Patrick. Fort Wayne; and Bill is attending Indiana University at Bloomington i Nelson replaces Maurice Crow whose term had expired at the same tirpe as Umbaugh's. Complete Board r Beemer is current president of the commission, and Joseph Gray is secretary Other commission members are James Trantor, David Nine. John Cripe, William Pipp, Merl Smith, David Smith, Charles Miller, Susan Hunter, Jackson D. Ridings. Eugene Hall and Bernard Roberts. The latter three members were new appointees by Turkey Creek Township Trustee Joseph Shewmon.

and Rifle demonstration, and there will be an exhibition of one man playing 36 instruments, plus baton twirling exhibitions and a melodrama — The Drunkard — by the Nappanee Civic Theater. On Saturday afternoon the Enchanted Hills Pit Orchestra will play overtures from coming musicals, and a Barbershop Quartet will stroll into Mini-mall stores and sing. From 8 to 9 p.m. Saturday the Bill Cutter Combo will play, followed by a block party of all merchants. Other Reports Others reporting were: Fred Curtis on rides, Barbara Midget on tent arrangements, Arch (Continued on page 2) Elsewhere in this issue . . . Item Page “Flotilla Progress Days” 1 Sports 3 Obituaries, girths. Court News 4 The Column Lakeland Living 8 Cruzin 9 Leesburg Country Fair Days 10-11