The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 6, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 March 1978 — Page 1

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VOLUME 15

Hear Sportscaster Chris Schenkel —

Dr. Floyd AA. Rheinheimer, Milford physician, is 'Citizen of The Year'

Dr. Floyd M. Rheinheimer, Milford family physician since July 1954; was named Milford’s eighth “Citizen of the Year” Monday night in the Apostolic Christian Church Fellowship Hall. One hundred and twenty Milford townspeople enjoyed a dinner of chicken breasts and dressing, a product of Serenade Foods, a local industry, and served by Susan Schieler and several assistants. In addition to the “Citizen” presentation, the evening was given star billing by having world-famous Chris Schenkel, a resident of Lake Tippecanoe and ABC television’s sportscaster, as a speaker. Not A Complete Surprise In receiving the handsome plaque, on which was engraved “In recognition of outstanding service to the community. M.A.D. 1978,” the popular Milford physician said he got an inkling of the honor that was to come his way when his wife received several phone calls about which she was secretive. “It’s the first time I ever caught her in any hanky panky,” he said. He spoke of sharing the joys and sorrows of people in the community over the years, commenting on what the people have meant to him and his family over the years. “We have no plans to move, unless the Lord has other plans,” he added. With Dr. Rheinheimer were his wife, Irene, and two sons, Roger of Fort Wayne and Douglas at home. Their other children include Lowell, 30, Weare, N.H.; Faye (Mrs. Carlos Gonzales), 26, of Houston, Texas; and Anita (Mrs. Paul) Yoder, 21, Harrisonburg, Va„ graduating this year from Eastern Mennonite College, Harrisonburg, Va. Roger is 28 and a Fort Wayne contractor, and Douglas, at 14, is a freshman at Bethany Christian School at Waterford. Here In 1954 Dr. Rheinheimer came to Milford to open his family medical practice in July 1954, brought here through the partial assistance of the Milford Lions Club. He purchased the Hugh Snyder building on Main Street and moved his young family to the apartment above his office, where they resided for a number of years. He later purchased the A. R. Hollar farm southeast of Milford, then built a home just east of town. Only recently have the Rheinheimers moved to another new home, also east of Milford. The Milford physician graduated from Shipshewana High School in 1940 and from Goshen College in pre-medicine in 1949. In 1953 he graduated from the Indiana University Medical School. He took the “family physician” board examination four years ago. (Continued on page 2)

INDIA — Fourth in a series

Family planning a Bangladesh imperative

By ARCH AND DELLA BAUMGARTNER DACCA, Bangladesh, Thursday, Feb. 9 — “We want to stand on our own feet and pay our own way.” Then, “We have undertaken a massive family planning program in Bangladesh. Every man must understand family control. We must succeed; there is no other way out for us.” . Making these statements about his country of Bangladesh was President Ziaur Rahman at Bangabhaban (we could call it the Presidential Palace) to our

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‘CITIZEN’ RHEINHEIMER AND SPEAKER SCHENKEL — Dr. Rheinheimer is shown with ABC sportscaster Chris Schenkel following the Monday night presentation that found the Milford physician his community’s new "Citizen of the Year.” On the left is Kerry Price, Milford Area Development Council president and master of ceremonies at the presentation, and right is Bruce Bultemeier, MAD treasurer, who introduced Schenkel to the 120 guests.

Charles Parker begins marshal duties in Webster

Charles Parker, 41, takes over his new duties as Town Marshal of North Webster today (March 1). He replaces Tony Strombeck, who has served as part-time marshal for the past 14 years. Parker, who was hired by the North Webster Town Board, will receive a yearly salary of $9,500. He is the town’s first step in providing 24-hour police protection for the town. The new marshal has served with the military the past 20 years, retiring in 1977. He retired at the rank of sergeant. He is a native of Peoria, 111., and a graduate of Hammond

Bank robbery suspect pleads guilty

Randal Oliver Altman, 22, 812 South Front Street, Syracuse, has entered a plea of guilty in Kosciusko Superior Court for the January 31 robbery of the State Bank of Syracuse, Village Branch. Altman, who appeared in court last Thursday, is one of two suspected bank robbers apprehended 14 minutes after the robbery took place. Also taken into custody was Randy Dee Hapner, 19, r 4 Syracuse. Altman is charged with robbery, a class B felony which

Tech High School. He also attended Columbia College. He was a resident of Kosciusko County from 1973 to 1976 while serving as a recruiter for the U.S. Army. Relief officers Leonard Burns and James Kiser are not continuing on with the department. The town board has a meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in the fire station when new officers are expected to be hired. TODAY’S EDITORIAL . As Wawasee meets Warsaw in tonight’s opening match of the Triton sectional, let’s all get behind the Warriors.

provides a 10-year penalty for armed robbery. The suspect entered into a plea bargain in which the state agreed to refrain from recommending four years for aggravating circumstances and to refrain from objecting to judgment which would subtract four years for mitigating circumstances. Judge Robert Burner, of the court, also said that the offense is a non-suspendable one which means that Altman faces a minimum of six years in prison. Altman gave his account of the robbery. He said it occurred in

group of touring American journalists. Time: Early Wednesday evening, Feb. 8. The medium height (about 5’7”), slight (about 160 pounds), well groomed, soft spoken President of Bangladesh, a country but six years old since gaining its independence from Pakistan, greeted each member erf our group individually in a large ornate room before making his, opening remarks at the press conference. The room was about 40 by 60 feet, beautifully paneled in light oak about six feet up. From there

Syracuse Merchants to meet March 7 There will be a meeting of the Syracuse Merchants Association Tuesday, March 7, at 6 p.m. in Das Keller Restaurant. The purpose of the meeting is to further discuss promotional ideas for 1978. A first meeting of the association was held February 7. All interested merchants and individuals are encouraged to attend.

the afternoon (at 1:42 p.m.) when he entered the bank and gave a paper bag to Mrs. Mildred Savage, bank employee, and demanded she put money in it. After Mrs. Savage backed away, Altman turned to Paul Pritchard, the other bank employee in the bank at the time, and ordered him to fill the bag. The defendant then fled on foot to a car waiting one-quarter of a mile away. Altman was noticed running from the bank by Edward Napier, r 2 Syracuse, who followed the suspect and radioed in the alarm to Syracuse police.

ARTICLE 5 IN THE SERIES ON PAGE 10 an immaculate white wall reached to a high (about 25 feet) ceiling, which was equally ornate and decorative. The floors were completely covered with beautiful rugs that are commonplace in this part of the world. Along the far wall was a large sofa where the president sat, flanked by matching chairs. , Beside President Rahman was our tour guide Dick Westerfield. Members of our NNA touring

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1978

Citation to 1978 'Citizen of Year', Dr. Rheinheimer Our 1978 “Citizen of the Year” was widely described as a Christian man; he has taught Sunday School classes for a number of years. He is an interested and sympathetic man with a sense of humor. He is concerned with the physical, emotional, and spiritual betterment of people. This gentleman graduated from medical school 25 years ago this spring, and set up practice in Milford in July of 1954. Since starting his practice, he has delivered over 1,000 babies. This young doctor was available day and night, his family celebrating special occasions without him as he served his patients. He gives medical service to all, irregardless of ability to pay. He could have set up practice in a larger town, and probably avoided so much sacrifice of his personal life. When building his new homes, he chose to stay in the Milford area where his practice is located. He is the father of five children, enjoys piloting airplanes, and operating ham radios. He treats his staff with respect and dignity; he contributes to local organizations. No one needs to be in his presence long to be aware of his deep committment to his profession, his patients, and to ‘‘The Greatest Physician.” Ladies and Gentlemen, our 1978 “Citizen of the Year,” Dr. Floyd Rheinheimer. Charged in connection with equipment theft Jack DeWayne Morris, 18, r 1 North Webster, was charged with theft Thursday in connection with the theft of stereo equipment from the residence of Chris Hathaway, r 1 North Webster, Backwater Road. He is the fifth person to be arrested in connection with the case. Also arrested have been three North Webster youths and James Brent Rider, 21, r 1 North Webster. The break-in occurred in late January. Taken was an AM-FM stereo with turntable, eight-track tape player and two matching speakers worth $450. Morris was held in lieu of $5,000 bond.

i Napier was able to give a description of the vehicle as well I as the license number. I The two suspects were later apprehended at the intersection of SR 13 and US 6, north of Syracuse. Total amount of the s money stolen, $4,580, was I recovered. : Hapner is charged with con- [ spiracy for his alleged part as driver of the car to which Altman [ ran. He has not yet been I arraigned. No date was set for » Altman’s sentencing. Both men I are in custody in the Kosciusko County Jail.

group sat on equally comfortable chairs and sofas along either side of the large room. Hits Overpopulation The handsome, slick-haired young (about 50 years of age) leader began the press conference by speaking for about 10 minutes, outlining the problems of his young, overpopulated nation. “It is simply a matter of food and overpopulation,” he commented, then came down strong on his government’s plan to curb the burgeoning population. Then he came in on the hardest attack on overpopulation we had

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OFFICIALS VISIT — Executive officials of Dana Corporation and the Weatherhead Company visited the Syracuse Weatherhead plant last Thursday and spoke to employees during the general meeting. Shown above from left are C. H. (Bud) Miller, plant superintendent; E. F. Riopelle, senior vice president of Weatherhead; Borge Reimer, group vice-president Dana Corp.; William Sheehan, vice president in charge of personnel Dana Corp.; Gerry Mitchell, president Dana Corp.; Sid Howell, president Weatherhead Co.; A. A. Pfefferkorn, Syracuse plant manager; and T. C. Gerstner, Weatherhead group manager. In the future, Howell will be scheduling a meeting with local community leaders and the news media.

Tickets sold out for first time — Wawasee-Warsaw game to open tournament tonight!

Today is “Wawasee Day” at Wawasee High School, in anticipation of tonight’s (Wednesday) basketball game against the Warsaw Tigers, which kicks off the Triton sectional. But this year is different. The Warriors are the defending champions and for the first time in the history of the school, Wawasee sold out of ducats. Wawasee athletic director Carl Meditch informed The MailJournal the last ticket, the 749th, was sold about 8:15 a.m. Tuesday. In previous years, upwards of 100 tickets went unsold. Jerry Lambert, Wawasee High School varsity basketball coach, said he and his team are “extremely pleased” with the response of the Warrior fans. The Warsaw fans are still excited from their girls winning the state title and would like to spur on their boys. “But I think our fans will meet the challenge Wednesday night,” Lambert said. And fan response will make a difference once the game gets underway, Lambert commented. A pep session will begin today at 2:40 p.m. in the high school gym. Buses will leave for the sectional game at 6:15 p.m., Syracuse; 6:30 p.m., Milford and North Webster. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Lambert says the draw is a “fan’s delight” with what he believes are the two strongest teams, Wawasee and Warsaw, paired up. Potentially, we’re at the best we’ve been all year, defensively and offensively,” Lambert said. Warsaw has cited the rebounding

heard so far in our travels in this part of the world: “We must succeed (in this matter of overpopulation),” he emphasized, quickly adding, “There is no other way out. We have no opposition to the plan.” Our state department literature on this country tells us Bangladesh is the world’s eighth most populous nation. Conservative projections show its population doubling by the end of this century. The average density is about 1,360 people per square mil* (A similar density in the United States would have all of (Continued on page 3)

ability of the Warriors as one aspect of the game they want to control. Lambert said the rebounding is usually a strength the team can count on, but in the last few outings it hasn’t been up

Lambert resigns, no reason

Members of the Lakeland School Corporation Board of Trustees accepted a letter of resignation from Wawasee High School head basketball coach Jerry Lambert, effective at the end of the current basketball season, in a special meeting Tuesday night. Lambert said he feels no bitterness and has enjoyed working with the young persons on the teams. He added, “This was not a hasty decision.” Lambert is only resigning his coaching position. He will remain as teacher of physical education at the high school. John Kroh abstained in the voting on Lambert’s resignation. Approving the measure were President Billy Little, (Continued on page 2)

. - ■ /Rai ML f b| STUDENT DANCERS AT DACCA — These two pretty girls performed a native dance at the Export Fair at Dacca especially for members of our visiting NNA group as part of a musical performance which the journalists enjoyed. The entire performance had a strict southeast Asia overtone.

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to par. “We’ve got to get ’em on the boards,” Lambert said, adding this has been stressed mentally and physically to the team. (Continued on page 2)

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